As Amitabh Bachchan turns 80, PM Modi sends birthday greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted megastar Amitabh Bachchan on his 80th birthday. The prime minister on Twitter said Bachchan is "one of India's most remarkable film personalities". Sending birthday wishes to the veteran actor, Modi wrote on Twitter, "He is one of India's most remarkable film personalities who has enthralled and entertained audiences across generations. May he lead a long and healthy life."

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Bachchan thanked the prime minister for his wishes.

"Shri Narendra Modi ji, I thank you for your wishes. Your blessings will always be a source of inspiration for me," the screen icon said.

Even at 80, Bachchan is one of the busiest actors as he remains in demand in the Hindi film industry while continuing to spearhead the highly successful TV series Kaun Banega Crorepati , which is currently in its 14th season.