Amitabh Bachchan wishes happy Karva Chauth on his birthday!

New Delhi: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned 72 this morning. His birthday happens to coincide with a festival called 'Karva Chauth', in which the womenfolk observe a fast for the long life of their husbands. Bachchan senior decided to wish everyone a happy 'Karva Chauth' on his birthday.

Big B took to micro-blogging site Twitter and posted: “T 1640 - And as we turn the night to morning wives turn on the morning light to fast and pray for their husbands .. its Karva Chauth now !!”

T 1640 - And as we turn the night to morning wives turn on the morning light to fast and pray for their husbands .. its Karva Chauth now !! — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) October 10, 2014

The actor, who is super active on various social media platforms, decided to send a personalised 'thank you' message to one of the lucky winners (who wished Amitabh Bachchan) on Twitter. He surely knows how to stay connected, what an idea sir ji! On your big day, a very happy birthday to you!