Chiranjeevi Wishes ‘Guru Ji’ Amitabh Bachchan With Sweet Birthday Post: ‘Respect You Bring To The Craft…’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:October 11, 2026, 11:51 IST

Chiranjeevi wished Amitabh Bachchan on his 84th birthday, praising the megastar’s love for cinema, humility and the respect he brings to his craft.

Chiranjeevi wished Amitabh Bachchan on his 84th birthday.

Amitabh Bachchan, one of Bollywood’s biggest superstars, is celebrating his 84th birthday today, October 11, and wishes are pouring in for him. On Big B’s special day, megastar Konidela Chiranjeevi has a special wish for his Guru Ji. Taking to Instagram, Chiranjeevi shared a picture of himself hugging Big B and penned a heartfelt note.

While sharing the picture, Chiranjeevi wrote, “Happy Birthday to my dearest Guru Ji @SrBachchan 💐. Your love for cinema and the respect you bring to your craft have always been an inspiration to me. Beyond your towering achievements, it is your warmth and humility that make you so special.”

Further wishing him good health and happiness, the actor wrote, “Wishing you good health, endless happiness and many more memorable years doing what you love. With all my love and respect, Sir! ❤️”

About Amitabh Bachchan and Chiranjeevi’s work

Amitabh Bachchan and Chiranjeevi worked together in 2019 when they shared the screen in the historical action film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. The megastar approached Big B to play Gosayi Venkanna in the film, but he did not speak to Big B directly. Reportedly, Chiranjeevi was hesitant to approach the Bollywood superstar and sought Jaya Bachchan’s help to convey the request.

Amitabh Bachchan reportedly accepted the role without a second thought. He also declined payment for his appearance and turned down the offer of a private jet, choosing to make his own travel and accommodation arrangements.

More About Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan made his acting debut with Saat Hindustani in 1969, playing poet Anwar Ali. In the following years, he appeared in films including Reshma Aur Shera, Parwana, Sanjog and Bansi Birju, many of which failed commercially. His performances in Anand (1971) and Bombay To Goa (1972) helped establish him as an actor to watch.

Big B, who was last seen in Vettaiyan, directed by T. J. Gnanavel, is currently busy with filmmaker Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD sequel. The film also stars Kamal Haasan and Prabhas. Kalki 2898 AD is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a group of people sets out to save a woman pregnant with Lord Vishnu’s 10th and final avatar, Kalki, from an evil supreme god-king, Yaskin.

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Which film featured Amitabh Bachchan and Chiranjeevi sharing screen space together?

Amitabh Bachchan and Chiranjeevi worked together in the 2019 historical action film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, where Big B played the role of Gosayi Venkanna.

How was Amitabh Bachchan approached for his role in Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy?

Chiranjeevi was hesitant to approach the Bollywood superstar directly, so he sought Jaya Bachchan’s help to convey the request. Amitabh Bachchan accepted the role without a second thought and even declined payment and a private jet.

What film project is Amitabh Bachchan currently working on after Vettaiyan?

Big B is currently busy with filmmaker Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD sequel, which also stars Kamal Haasan and Prabhas.

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