The Shahenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan turns 82 today, continuing to inspire fans with his remarkable energy, dedication and consistent work. Even at this age, the iconic star remains active, juggling several film projects and hosting the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. An interesting detail about Mr. Bachchan’s birthday celebrations is his preference for traditional customs. He never cuts a cake on his birthday, opting instead for an Indian celebration where he enjoys milk cake with his family.
On a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati two years ago, marking his 80th birthday, Jaya Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan joined him to share insights into their family’s birthday traditions. Jaya Bachchan revealed, “Hamare parivaar mein pratha hai, hum log happy birthday nahi gaate hai. Jaise ki hamare sasurji ne kaha tha, hum kehte hai – Harsh nav, varsh nav, jeevan utkarsh nav.
Jaya further added, “Hum log janmdin pe cake nahi kaatte. Hindustan mein mithaai hoti hai – Milk Cake. Woh laate hai. (We do not cut cakes on birthdays. We instead prefer an Indian sweet which is milk cake).”
Amitabh Bachchan’s rise to stardom began with his breakthrough role in Zanjeer (1973). He solidified his status as a national icon with unforgettable performances in Deewaar (1975) and Sholay (1975), earning him the title of ‘Angry Young Man’. Over the years, his ability to connect with audiences through unconventional roles has been evident in films like Baghban (2003), Paa (2009), Piku (2015) and Pink (2016).
Happy Birthday Big B!
