Amitabh Bachchan is a sight to behold as he rings in his 79th birthday

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, October 11

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned 79 today and in such style. While his fans all over are celebrating the phenomenon actor with heartfelt notes, video tributes and other posts on social media to wish him, Big B shares what it looks like to be nearing 80. Dressed in smart casuals, he looked dapper. Amitabh Bachchan shared a picture which says, “Walking into the eighties.” A look at the collage where he can be seen walking in an uber-cool tracksuit with a sling bag and a pair of green shoes, and one tends to pause for a minute to admire the style and spirit of this actor who personifies the adage ‘age is just a number’. At 79, this trendsetter of a superstar beats those in their 20s. And it’s not just us, industry folks think the same. Ranveer Singh commented “Gangster”, Bhumi Pednekar wrote, “Swag”, Pooja Hedge said, “With all that swag. #goals”, Agreeing with her, Vijay Verma wrote, “So much swag!!”, Esha Gupta called it, “Proper”, as she added “Happy birthday sir”. Farah Khan commented with, “That walk! Legend!” Aahana Kumra wrote, “Maaha Naayak”.

A fan also wrote, “Ageing in reverse.” And we can’t agree more.

Meanwhile, many other known names from the industry and around the world took to their social media handles to with Amitabh Bachchan on his special day. Here are some of the countless posts.

Happy birthday to the versatile and the evergreen @SrBachchan sir. ???????? Wishing you good health and happiness always.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 11, 2021

My hero, my idol, my friend, my father!
Happy birthday Dad.
Love you @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/8DzGRyoxEF

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) October 11, 2021

Sir, looking at you through a different lens taught me what being a true artiste is.
Happy Birthday dear Amitji@SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/v3V5qhQO3w

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 11, 2021

Your infectious laughter has warmed our hearts for years, Sir. Hoping for many many more years of laughter and good health to you. Happy Birthday @SrBachchan. pic.twitter.com/GSibCimsh9

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 11, 2021

Happy Birthday to the man who inspires millions across generations. There never was and there never will be – truly the Shehenshah of Indian Cinema- G.O.A.T @SrBachchan Sir, wishing you – good health and long life. #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan pic.twitter.com/aUbR04sHX1

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 11, 2021

Thank you for being my mentor for all these years. Here’s wishing you a Happy Birthday @SrBachchan Sir! pic.twitter.com/ClXj03KZU5

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) October 11, 2021

There will only be one Amitabh Bachchan aur woh hi kaafi hain. This line of yours can never go out of fashion. What style, attitude and voice modulation. Worth learning from you sir. Happy Birthday @SrBachchan sir . #AmitabhBachchan pic.twitter.com/NlKIHJP3lq

— Karanvir Sharma (@karanvirsharma9) October 11, 2021

Wishing the legendary megastar of the millennium, Shri @SrBachchan a very happy birthday. May this year be bigger than the last and better than any other. Your life and work is and will always be inspirational for all. Prayers for your good health and long life. pic.twitter.com/Mys60ZrpDu

— Achyuta Samanta (@achyuta_samanta) October 11, 2021

wishing a very happy birthday to the greatest of all time, @SrBachchan
thank you for existing ???????? pic.twitter.com/LQ4hnf0fvN

— amazon prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) October 11, 2021

Mr @SrBachchan,thank u 4 being a part of our lives since 1975 when I watched Deewaar & d teenage persona changed overnight. U were 4m d make believe world & yet so real! Will tell grandchildren dat AB existed in our times & dat they r less privileged!U r truly once in a lifetime! pic.twitter.com/in2ZzuoU4x

— Gautam Bhattacharya (@gbsaltlake) October 11, 2021

Like every year, to express their adulation for Big B, fans gathered outside his house in Mumbai. This age-old tradition did see a halt last year due to the lockdown but this time around fans made sure to reach outside his Juhu beach house Jalsa with cakes and cards, hoping to get his glimpse.