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Amitabh Bachchan Turns 84: Shatrughan Sinha Calls Him Gen Z’s Inspiration
Shatrughan Sinha wished Amitabh Bachchan on his 84th birthday, calling him an inspiration for Gen Z. Why Big B still connects with young audiences at 84.
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“Amitabh Bachchan Turns 84: Shatrughan Sinha Calls Him Gen Z’s Inspiration”
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11 Oct 2026
Key Highlights
- Birthday wish: Shatrughan Sinha called Amitabh Bachchan a “national icon” and “a source of inspiration... especially younger generation Gen Z.”
- Throwback photos: Pictures include the two with the late Dharmendra, and Big B with Shatrughan’s family.
- Shared films: Naseeb, Shaan and Dostana.
- Industry wishes: Sanjay Dutt, Kajol, Anil Kapoor, Kamal Haasan and Suniel Shetty also wished him.
As Amitabh Bachchan turned 84 on October 11, his longtime co-star Shatrughan Sinha sent warm wishes on social media.
“Many happy returns of the day, for our favorite friend, national icon @SrBachchan a source of inspiration to all, especially younger generation Gen Z. Wishing you happiness, good health & a very very long healthy life. God Bless!” he wrote.
Memories in Pictures
Shatrughan shared throwback photos: one of the two sharing a laugh, another of them with the late Dharmendra, with Amitabh holding Dharmendra’s hand, and a third of Big B with Shatrughan’s family, including his wife and daughter Sonakshi Sinha, at the launch of Shatrughan’s book.
