MUMBAI — Amitabh Bachchan marked his 84th birthday on October 11 with his customary Sunday appearance before fans gathered outside his Juhu residence, Jalsa. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and fellow actors including Shah Rukh Khan and his son Abhishek Bachchan posted tributes celebrating the veteran star's career spanning more than five decades.

The actor has maintained a decades-long tradition of greeting admirers who assemble each Sunday outside his bungalow. His birthday weekend drew larger-than-usual crowds, with supporters travelling from across India to catch a glimpse of the star.

Bachchan continues to host the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati and remains active in film projects. His career, which began in 1969, has cemented his status as one of Indian cinema's most enduring icons.