Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is popularly known as the 'Shahenshah of Bollywood' turns 76 today on October 11, 2018 and many celebrities have shared their heartiest wishes for the veteran actor. While fans can't help but wonder what lavish plans the actor might have to ring in his 76th birthday, we hear that Big B is in no mood for birthday celebrations. According to the latest report in Bollywood Hungama, Big B's 76th birthday is going to be quiet one as the actor will not be celebrating his birthday this year. Rekha’s Film Khoon Bhari Maang Has a Major Amitabh Bachchan Connection! (Watch Video)

In a statement to the online entertainment portal, a source close to the Bachchan family, revealed, "Shweta (the Big B’s daughter) lost her father-in-law Rajan Nanda a few months ago, while more recently Shweta’s mom-in-law Ritu Nanda lost her mother, the much-missed Krishna Raj Kapoor. On top of that one of Mr Bachchan’s favourite co-stars Rishi Kapoor has left for medical treatment in the US for a very serious ailment." The source further added, "Considering the prevalent sombre mood of anxiety and tragedy, Amitji is in no mood for birthday celebrations."

Amitabh Bachchan is an evergreen actor, who is loved by his fans for decades now. The actor too is quite active on his social media accounts and frequently keeps his social media pages updated for his fans and well-wishers to stay connected with them. As it is Amitabh's 76 birthday, it's time to look at some throwback pictures shared by the Bollywood veteran star on his social media sites.

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My application picture for a job in movies .. 1968.. no wonder I was rejected !!

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Mothers love when I returned home after my Coolie accident from Breach Candy Hospital

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The 70's-80's when listening to music needed so many contraptions .. the expression on the face says it all ..

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... and this is the picture I sent to join the Film Industry .. no wonder they rejected me !!!

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Shweta .. I love you .. can I have you back like this ..😀🌹

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Arre yaar... achche din थे ... अब न आने वाले .. Just pictures left of the past ..

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On the professional front, Big B, who was last seen in 102 Not Out, will be next seen in one of the much awaited films Thugs of Hindostan, which also stars Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh in pivotal roles. The actor also has Brahmastra in his kitty. The film features Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in the lead roles. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is slated to release on August 15, 2019. Watch this space for further updates.

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