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Actor Amitabh Bachchan Marks 84th Birthday With Family and Crowds
Reported by Harshdeep Singh (Fact-Checker) · Indian Express - Entertainment ·
Confirmed by a second source: Hindustan Times - Entertainment
Birthday Wishes
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan marked his eighty-fourth birthday on October eleventh, receiving warm messages from family members, film industry colleagues, and large crowds of admirers. Daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai shared a photograph on Instagram showing her daughter Aaradhya hugging her grandfather, accompanied by a public note wishing him well.
Fan Gatherings and Industry Tributes
A large number of fans gathered outside the actor's Mumbai home named Jalsa to celebrate the occasion. The veteran star stepped outside wearing a red kurta and a matching shawl to wave at the cheering crowd and thank them for their support. Famous personalities including Chiranjeevi, Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, and Shatrughan Sinha posted messages online praising his lasting energy and humility.
Professional Projects
The actor continues his work in television as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, where his birthday week featured guest appearances by actors like Madhuri Dixit and his son Abhishek Bachchan. On the film front, he is preparing for the sequel to the sci-fi hit Kalki 2898 AD, where he will return to his role as Ashwatthama under the direction of Nag Ashwin.
Context
Fan gatherings outside the Mumbai residences of prominent film stars represent a long-standing tradition in the country's entertainment culture. Major film personalities often maintain decades-long weekend habits of greeting waiting crowds outside their gates to acknowledge their support.
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