Amitabh Bachchan meets his fans on his 69th birthday

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 69th birthday today. The Bollywood actor, who planned to celebrate it quietly with his family, met thousands of crazy fans, who gathered at his residence 'Jalsa' to wish him. Big B said that he prayed for the well being and happiness of his family and fans.

Amitabh Bachchan came out of his house in flowing off-white kurta-pyjama. Talking to reporters, the Superstar attributed his success to the blessings of his parents. "I pray for the well being and happiness of my family and fans," the PTI quotes Big B as saying.

However, many fans had been waiting outside the bungalow to get a glimpse of Amitabh Bachchan. Excited crowd of fans released balloons as he came out to meet them. They had even carried a placard hailing Bachchan as the world's most famous vegetarian. The actor greeted them warmly.