Amitabh Bachchan turns 83 as fans gather outside Jalsa to celebrate megastar’s birthday

Fans gathered outside Amitabh Bachchan’s residence, Jalsa, in Mumbai on Sunday morning to celebrate the veteran actor’s 83rd birthday, offering wishes and hoping to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood megastar. Videos circulating on social media showed large crowds assembling outside the bungalow, with Bachchan stepping out to acknowledge their affection.

The actor appeared amid tight security and waved to the people waiting outside. Fans greeted him with loud cheers, while several took out their phones to record the moment. In one video, Bachchan was seen meeting admirers and thanking them for their birthday wishes.

The celebrations reflected the enduring bond between the actor and his fans, many of whom travel from different parts of the country each year to mark the occasion outside his home.

Bachchan shares a message for fans

Earlier on Sunday, Bachchan posted a message on X, acknowledging the people who have supported him over the years. “It is morning, and we are sitting with you!” he wrote, expressing his continued connection with his admirers.

Birthday greetings also poured in from prominent personalities across the film industry and beyond. Actors Chiranjeevi, Prabhas and Suniel Shetty, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, were among those who wished the star on his special day.

Fans begin celebrations outside Jalsa at midnight

The birthday festivities began on Saturday evening, when admirers started assembling outside Jalsa ahead of the midnight celebrations. Many carried posters featuring Bachchan’s photographs, while some displayed large banners bearing the inscription of his 84th birthday.

As midnight approached, the crowd grew, with fans cheering and celebrating the occasion together. Some distributed sweets, while others danced to the beat of drums. Admirers had travelled from distant places, bringing gifts that included confectionery, cakes and posters to mark the actor’s birthday.

Fans arrived from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Gujarat and other parts of the country, turning the area outside Jalsa into a gathering of people united by their admiration for the star.

An annual celebration of the megastar

The gathering outside Jalsa has become a cherished annual tradition for Bachchan’s fans, drawing admirers from far and wide. This year’s turnout, along with birthday messages from celebrities and well-wishers, once again highlighted the affection the actor continues to command across generations.