Amitabh Bachchan means different things to different fans. Some remember him as the towering lead in films like Deewaar, Zanjeer, Don and Sholay, while some appreciate his nuanced, National Award-winning portrayals in Black, Paa and Piku. There are fans who celebrate him for his comic timing, while others swear by his intense screen presence. Today, on the legendary actor's 77th birthday, Bollywood stars wished him with love and respect. 

From Karan Johar to Ajay Devgn, several stars showered love at Big B on his big day. Have a look at all their wishes. 

Karan shared a heartfelt note on Instagram for his Amit uncle. 

 

 

 

 

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I was a 3 or 4 years old when I began to realise the magnitude of the man....subsequently I had the privilege of growing up around him ... I was first told I must always touch his feet as a mark of respect...but very soon after it came absolutely naturally to me...in fact it’s now a reflex action when I see him and I can never stop myself ( even when i know my pants are perhaps a tad tight and it could result in an embarrassing tear) I call him Amit uncle( with great pride...almost patting my back because I have the right to this familiarity) and he will always be like a father figure to me....I probably can never be entirely myself around him because that starstruck kid with big awestruck eyes every time he walked into a room has never ever left me...and never will...I fainted the First time I had to work him and am not sure things have changed even today...I faint a little in my head everytime I meet him and then compose myself so I can play act serious filmmaker again! Amitabh Bachchan is my hugest inspiration ...his child like enthusiasm for everything he does...his paramount passion for every tiny detail...his ambition to keep achieving after being the ambassador of achievement ...what do I say...there will never be a man and legend like him ever again! And there shouldn’t be....he has earned the place of mega movie star monopoly! Happy birthday Amit uncle! We love you so much....

A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Oct 10, 2019 at 10:11pm PDT

Amit Ji's daughter Shweta also shared a post dedicated to her father on his birthday.

 

 

 

 

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-When you get to the top of the mountain, keep climbing- Happy Birthday Papa I love you endlessly ♥

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Ajay, Tiger Shroff, Sunil Grover, Aahana Kumra, Tisca Chopra, Aftab Shivdasani, Parineeti Chopra, Sonu Sood, Ram Charan and Ribhu Dasgupta also wished the legend. 

Wish you many happy returns of the day Amitji @SrBachchan

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 11, 2019

 

 

 

 

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Wishing the legend of indian cinema, @amitabhbachchan ji a very happy birthday!!

A post shared by Ram Charan (@alwaysramcharan) on Oct 10, 2019 at 10:00pm PDT

Happiest birthday sir! Wish for you the best of health, happiness, success and may you take the bar that only you have set, and can reach, even higher love always! @SrBachchan

— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) October 11, 2019

Happy birthday @SrBachchan sir. Thanks for inspiring millions, I am one of them too. Love u loads sir pic.twitter.com/c405J0YQG5

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) October 11, 2019

HAPPIEST BDAY SIR! May this year be bigger than the last and better than any other. Wish you all the health and happiness in the world. Love you sir @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/UwoTyd52cW

— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) October 11, 2019

Happy birthday Amit ji, here’s wishing you abundance of love, great health and happiness always. Have a blissful day and a great year ahead. @SrBachchan #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan

— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) October 11, 2019

Happy b’day #AmitabhBachchan sir .. you inspire us to face everything with humility grace & a touch of humour @SrBachchan And to be a through professional while being a master of one’s craft .. thank you for being such a beacon pic.twitter.com/VxwOpPVVaH

— Tisca Chopra (@tiscatime) October 11, 2019

Happiest birthday dearest @SrBachchan sir!! You have inspired an entire generation with the challenges that you take an actor! I've said it time and time again, you're a super human and my hero! Thank you for all the love! Here's wishing you the best for your 77th!! pic.twitter.com/acLMkz16Sz

— Aahana Kumra (@AahanaKumra) October 11, 2019

Wishing the Shehenshah @SrBachchan Sir a very happy Birthday . you are an inspiration to the entire generation. #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan pic.twitter.com/dHBeBZCJq5

— Sunil Grover (@WhoSunilGrover) October 11, 2019

Happy Birthday to the one only GURU @SrBachchan - “Guru chilo, Guru achey, Guru thakbey” .. We love you .. We worship you .. We celebrate you .. #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan pic.twitter.com/V2b4bOyn91

— Ribhu Dasgupta (@ribhudasgupta) October 11, 2019

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The 77-year-old star started his journey in showbiz as one of seven protagonists in Saat Hindustani, and then went on to feature in the Rajesh Khanna-starrer Anand. Once he got noticed in Prakash Mehra's 1973 hit, Zanjeer, there was no looking back. The film also marked the birth of his Angry Young Man avatar.

From touching the pinnacle of stardom to facing failure in his days of bankruptcy and then bouncing back in the game and seeing a meteoric rise -- Big B, as Bollywood and fans fondly call him, has seen it all. His upcoming projects include Chehre, Gulabo Sitabo, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Brahmastra and Aankhen 2.

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