Did you know that today is Amitabh Bachchan's second birthday? Yes, that's what the Bachchan khandaan call it. The recently shared picture by Abhishek Bachchan is a throwback post dedicated to August 2 which they celebrate as the second birthday of Shahenshah of Bollywood. The reason is his successful healing from a terrible accident that he met with, on the sets of the 1983 film Coolie. His actual birthday is celebrated on October 11. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Aaradhya’s Excitement on Pro Kabaddi Team Jaipur Pink Panthers Big Win Is Clear in This Pic!.

In this black and white pic, we can see Big B with his two kids, Shweta and Abhishek. The snap is from the day and the time when the mega star was recovering from the accident. The Bunty Aur Babli actor wrote, '37 years ago in the Breach Candy hospital. My father was recovering from a near fatal accident on the sets of his film Coolie. Today- 2nd August we celebrate his second birthday as he was miraculously revived by the doctors on this day. Happy Birthday Pa! Love you. #TrueLegendsAreBornTwice.'

A Throwback Pic Featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan and Shweta Nanda

Indeed, the legend was born twice and his true blue fans will never forget that incident. For the uninitiated, the injury happened during a fight scene with his co-star Puneet Issar. After a mis-timed jump, he suffered severe internal abdominal injury. He was rushed to a hospital in Mumbai where he was even reportedly declared 'clinically dead' for a few minutes. The fans across the nation and abroad prayed for his well-being and a miraculous recovery was witnessed.

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