Amitabh Bachchan Celebrates 82nd Birthday, Upholding Family Traditions

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his 82nd birthday on October 11, 2024, continuing to be a paragon of enthusiasm and dedication. Often described as a living legend, Bachchan remains a source of inspiration for many due to his tireless energy and commitment to his craft.

A unique aspect of Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday celebrations is the absence of one customary tradition – the cutting of a birthday cake. Instead, following the traditions taught by poet Harivanshrai Bachchan, the family prefers more traditional Indian ways of celebrating. Bachchan household does not adhere to the Western practice of cutting cakes and instead opts for Indian sweets such as ‘milk cake’.

This cultural preference is echoed by his daughter-in-law, who appeared on the television show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati‘ during Bachchan’s 80th birthday special episode. She elaborated, “In our family, we don’t sing ‘Happy Birthday’. As my father-in-law said, we say – ‘Harsh nav, varsh nav, jeevan utkarsh nav’, which means a new year, a new happiness, a new flourishing of life.” She also noted the family’s preference for Indian sweets over birthday cakes.

Amitabh Bachchan’s influence and values continue to resonate with fans across the globe, marking him not just as a cinematic icon but also as a cultural touchstone. On the professional front, he was last seen in the film ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘.