Published 20:10 IST, October 11th 2020

Amul wishes Amitabh Bachchan on his 78th birthday with a special video; Watch here

Amul's tribute on Big B's birthday: Using 'Ek Dusre Se, Karte Pyaar Hum' as the background song, Amul video ends with "Aby toh mai jawaan hun," doodle.

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Forget one doodle, dairy giant Amul on Sunday wished Amitabh Bachchan on his 78th birthday with a collection of ir doodles over years.  video shows some major highlights from Big B's career and life. From Big B's wax statue at Madame Tussauds, to Sholay releasing in 3D, his films like Bunty and Babli, and Big B recovering from coronavirus.

Using 'Ek Dusre Se, Karte Pyaar Hum' (1991, film Hum) as background song, 1-minute video ends with "Aby toh mai jawaan hun," doodle.

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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday celebrated his 78th birthday and thanked his well-wishers for ir continued love, describing it as his "greatest gift." Bachchan has been a force to reckon with in Hindi film industry, starting out as Angry Young Man of Indian cinema and adapting to changing times and mediums in his career of over five decades.

On his birthday, actor took to Twitter and shared ims of himself, bowing down with folded hands as a gesture of gratitude towards his fans. "Your generosity and love be greatest gift for me for 11th. I cant possibly ask for more," Bachchan tweeted.

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"Many happy returns of day dear Amitji. Prayers and best wishes for a great year ahead sir," Devgn, who has worked with him in films like "Satyagraha", "Khakhee" and "Major Saab", tweeted.

Bachchan was last seen on-screen in "Gulabo Sitabo", which marked his first digital release. His co-star from Shoojit Sircar directorial, Ayushmann Khurrana said Bachchan's contribution to industry has been immense. "When my childhood dream of working with you came true, I felt my life was blessed. What you've done for industry is unmatched. We will forever be grateful to you," Khurrana tweeted.

A recipient of four National Awards and nearly 15 Filmfare trophies, Bachchan completed five decades in Hindi cinema in 2019. Last year, he also received Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema's highest hour, in a special ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Having made his debut with Khwaja Ahmad Abbas-directed "Saat Hindustani" in 1969, actor has given countless critically-acclaimed performances in films, including "Zanjeer", "Deewar", "Sholay", "Agneepath", "Black", "Paa", and "Piku". 

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As Amitabh Bachchan turns 78, fans wait outside actor's bungalow; celebs post wishes

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(With PTI Inputs)

20:09 IST, October 11th 2020