Amitabh Bachchan, the name says it all. The global artist, who has been an inspiration to many in different walks of life, turns 80 on October 11 and his admirers all over the world can’t keep calm. His art has and still has a mesmerising effect on cinephiles. He is what many would dream of becoming one day. Celebrating his birthday, film festivals are being organised all over India and tickets have been priced at Rs 80 so that everyone can relive the magic on the big screen. Celebrities too are excited. They talk about the Big B film they would like to see in theatres and why; and also shares a message for him on his birthday:

Prateik Chaudhary
First of all, it’s good news for all the fans and the audiences. I’m sure hardly anyone going to miss it because I guess every single person must be a huge fan of Amitabh sir. I would like to go and watch Agneepath or Don maybe because I haven’t seen the original one yet. I want to wish Amitabh sir on his birthday and the message would be ‘Thank you so much for inspiring us all till now, even at the age of 80— your dedication, consistency and professionalism towards your work is incomparable. You are so humble and truly a legend.

Charrul Malik
Well, I would love to go and watch Don. I have seen it but not in the theatres. I couldn’t get a chance to see it because I might be too young or wasn’t born then. We have seen in on television. Mr Bachchan is an inspiration. No one was, is like him or ever be like him. He is a class apart. Whatever he does is with his whole heart. He has left is age behind. He’s going to turn 80 and also tickets have been priced at ₹80. So that number itself is going to be lucky for him. He’s very energetic and full of life. I want to wish him a very Happy Birthday. May he keep entertaining us more and inspire us more. Lots of love to Mr. Bachchan.

Aniruddh Dave
11th October is Amitabh sir’s birthday. I feel that I am very lucky because I got to celebrate his 76th birthday together while we were doing live KBC in Raipur. I got an opportunity to cut the cake with him and can’t forget that day. Bachchan sir is always going to stay young and he’s the Shahenshah of this industry. I would love to see him film Shahenshah on the big screen on that day. Also, when Sholay had released my mother took me for my first 3D movie. I want to say Bachchan sab, always stay well, and take good care of your health. I am sure that he is going to remember in the coming next 100 years as well. Wishing Amitabh ji, a very Happy Birthday.

Sumit Kaul
I have been an Amitabh Bachchan fan since I was two years old. I have spent my younger years stomping through the corridors of my floor with a torch in my hand singing ‘Sara zamana, haseeno ka deewana’. My dad tells everyone the story about my school interview for admission at age of three. I was asked my name to which I replied Mr Natwarlal. We apparently had seen the movie the previous evening. In fact, I became an actor because of Mr Bachchan. I have enjoyed his performances in so many of his films be it Zanjeer or Satte Pe Satta or Chupke Chupke or even Hum. One performance of his that has etched its mark in my psyche is his character Vijay Dinanath Chauhan in Agneepath. It’s an inspiration to see him still as enthusiastic about his work at this age.

Megha Kishore
It’s legend Amitabh Bachchan Ji’s birthday. I wish him a very Happy Birthday… good health and a beautiful life. He started his career in 1969 and he has contributed so much to the Indian cinema. It’s been 53 years he has been entertaining us through his wonderful work, and the world loves him. As I talk about his 80th birthday celebration, film heritage foundation is organising a four-day festival of 11 of Amitabh Bachchan’s most iconic films.

I’m super excited to watch his films on the big screen. Out of the 11 films I’ll watch his film Abhimaan as this movie is based on a singer’s life, so I can completely relate to this one

Also, the songs of this film are my favourite Like ‘Tere mere Milan ki yeh raina’ and ‘Ab toh hai tumse Har Khushi apni’. I love singing these two songs. I’m very excited to see his films on the big screen yet again. From kids to seniors, everyone watches KBC (Kaun Banega Crorepati) and has a lot of love and respect for him, Amitabh ji host great knowledge. We love you Amitabh ji.

Shaan Mishra
I want to wish Mr. Bachchan a very Happy Birthday. He is a living legend who spreads love, life and peace always. He inspires not only me but the whole nation. He has taught us that age is just a number. His films that I would love to watch are Sholay, Deewar, Don, Trishul, Kabhi-Kabhi, Mukkandar Ka Sikandar, Kalia and Coolie. I wish the BIG B a very happy, healthy and a blessed life always. Love you sir.

Anupama Solanki
I still remember that the first time I saw Amitabh Bachchan ji in a movie theatre and that movie was Bunty Aur Babli. I really liked this movie because I like comedy and romantic movies. By the way, I love all Amitabh Bachchan movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham or Coolie or Mohabbatein, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and so on.  My favourite and heart-touching movie of his is Baghban. How many times I watch this movie, tears roll down my cheeks.  Even today if I want to see it in theatres, and the other one would be Bunty Aur Babli. Amitabh Bachchan ji is the Shahenshah of Bollywood. I love his style and his voice so much. I would just like to give this message to Amitabh Bachchan ji that he is our inspiration, whenever I see him acting today, he has the same energy, same enthusiasm. He has worked in the industry for so many years and is still doing it with the same energy, this is a big deal. He is still blazing ahead with passion and ferocity. Thank you, Amitabh Bachchan ji, for always inspiring me. Your health is above all this, may God always keep your healthy and happy. Happy Birthday sir, here’s wishing you the best of everything.

Nikhil Nanda
He is the biggest star of the century and no one can match his talent. At 80 also his versatility is unmatched, we all grew up seeing him. I personally loved his movie Trishul. I don’t think I have seen any other best movie of Mr. Amitabh ji than this. I want to say that the way you have been working and entertaining all of us, may God bless you with long life and you keep inspiring us for the best 80 years. The change you’ve brought since the 2000’s from Kaun Banega Crorepati, it gave the whole nation so much knowledge and help. In terms of education and money, you’ve helped a lot of people. Happy Birthday Amitabh sir, we love you!

Mitaali Nag
Amitabh Bachchan festival, wow! Whoever came up with this idea, I want to convey my thanks to them. This sure is a great way to celebrate Bachchan Sahab’s achievement and contribution to the film and entertainment industry. He is an icon and he is timeless. He has so many good films to his credit that it is not easy to choose one that I would want to watch. And I am sure I am not the only one having these thoughts. As an actor I would love to watch his PAA, Black and Sarkar because I get to learn so much. The ticket price of ₹80 is a great idea to celebrate his 80th birthday. I wish him a healthy and happy life and would like to tell him to make more and more entertaining and inspiring content that he has been doing. God bless you sir!

Sumit Khetan
A Man who is an inspiration for all, the one who taught us to never give up, age is just a number, and how to come back from a great fall. The only man behind all this is the Big B himself, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. My favourite film of his is Sholay and my favourite song is ‘Khaike pan banaras wala’. Every person in this nation looks up to him for inspiration. Seeing him work even today at the age of 80 gives us the strength to work harder. I want to wish Bachchan sir a very Happy Birthday and a healthy and happy life.