Prominent figures from the Indian film, music, and cultural landscape came together on Thursday to celebrate the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing warm tributes across digital platforms. Leading actors, veteran performers, and celebrated folk artists publicly conveyed their best wishes for his long life, good health, and continued service to the country. Among those who extended greetings were Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Shilpa Shetty, Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shatrughan Sinha, Ravi Kishan, Anup Jalota, Gajendra Chauhan, and Padma Shri recipient Malini Awasthi.
Celebrations Rooted in Service and Compassion
Actor Akshay Kumar highlighted the spirit of public service associated with the day, noting that honoring the Prime Minister through personal commitments to helping others is deeply meaningful. In his message, he stated that the finest way to mark the occasion is by extending support to those in need, easing someone's burden, and bringing joy to people's faces. He described this pledge of compassion as simple yet profound, wishing the Prime Minister continued vitality to inspire the nation before closing his tribute with invocations of national pride.
Similarly, Shilpa Shetty and Jackie Shroff marked the milestone by sharing photographs alongside the Prime Minister. In her public note, Shilpa Shetty wished Narendra Modi enduring good health, resilience, and steady success in leading the country, acknowledging his dedication to national progress.
Early Greetings from Shatrughan Sinha and Warm Wishes from Kangana Ranaut
Veteran actor and public figure Shatrughan Sinha drew attention by delivering his birthday greetings a day early. On September 16, he posted two photographs with Narendra Modi, expressing a desire to convey his thoughts before the deluge of congratulations began the following day. Describing the Prime Minister as a friend and an advocate of society, Sinha wished him profound well-being, joy, contentment, and sustained peace.
Actor Kangana Ranaut also shared a tribute on social media, expressing hope that every passing year brings fulfillment, health, and grace to the Prime Minister. She urged citizens to show their appreciation by lighting a lamp of blessings in honor of the leader, offering prayers for his extended life, vigor, and relentless strength in the ongoing service of the country.
Global Respect and Long Life: Messages from Anup Jalota and Anupam Kher
Renowned devotional singer Anup Jalota extended his warmest wishes on the Prime Minister's 76th birthday, pointing to the elevated global standing enjoyed by Indian travelers overseas. Jalota noted that policy efforts and diplomacy under the current leadership have earned Indians abroad greater recognition and dignity. He prayed for Narendra Modi to enjoy a centurion lifespan, metaphorically counting those hundred years starting afresh from this birthday while commending the extensive welfare work carried out across the nation.
Senior actor Anupam Kher shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, wishing the Prime Minister an enduring, joyful, and healthy journey ahead. Kher observed that Narendra Modi serves as an enduring source of inspiration not only for hundreds of millions of citizens across India but also for vast numbers of people across the wider international community.
Folk Melodies and Infrastructure Progress: Malini Awasthi and Gajendra Chauhan
Celebrated folk artist and Padma Shri awardee Malini Awasthi greeted the Prime Minister by performing traditional Sohar songs in his honor. Reflecting on past milestones, she recounted how she had first sung for him on this identical date back in 2014. Awasthi observed that over the intervening 12 years since he assumed leadership, the Prime Minister's pace of work and day-to-day energy have steadily expanded.
Awasthi noted that in earlier years, many wondered whether a leader would arise who could give equal priority to military strength and agricultural welfare. She described his demanding travel schedule, moving between Kanyakumari on one day and northeastern regions on the next, while praising major transformations such as the comprehensive railway connectivity established across the Northeast and the expansion of train services into Kashmir.
Actor Gajendra Chauhan echoed similar appreciation while extending birthday felicitations, commending the rapid pace of development throughout the nation. He specifically pointed to comprehensive development projects in the Northeast along with the nationwide expansion of AIIMS healthcare institutions as key achievements of the administration, expressing prayers for the Prime Minister's sustained health and longevity. Actor Ravi Kishan also joined his peers in sharing his respects across social media platforms to commemorate the day.
