Amitabh Bachchan Birthday Turns 83: Fans Cosplay His Classic Roles, Sing Outside Jalsa – WATCH VIDEO

11th October 2025 at 3:47 PM

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Scenes outside Jalsa
Admirers arrived dressed as Bachchan’s iconic on-screen characters, including looks inspired by films like Coolie and Yaarana, while others danced to his hit songs and sang along on the street outside the actor’s Jalsa residence in Mumbai. Many celebrated by cutting a birthday cake and holding placards and memorabilia as part of the gathering, adding a carnival-like feel to the morning.

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Fans of the Veteran Actor Amitabh Bachchan gather outside his bungalow, 'Jalsa', to catch a glimpse of their favourite movie star on the occassion of his birthday. His fans dressed up as famous characters played by the actor, and sang songs and… pic.twitter.com/MfE34Y5RWl
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2025

Fans quoted by ANI called him the “Superstar of the century,” likening the day to Diwali and Holi, and wished him health and happiness, with messages arriving from across states including Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, where admirers offered birthday greetings in Hindi and addressed him as “Gurudev”. Several supporters showed tattoos of the actor and wore custom T-shirts, reinforcing the deep fan culture that surrounds the veteran star each year on October 11.

Real-estate development in Alibaug
Amid the celebrations, documents accessed via CRE Matrix indicate Bachchan recently acquired three adjoining plots in Alibaug’s House of Abhinandan Lodha development, totaling about 9,557 sq ft for roughly ₹6.6 crore, with agreements registered on October 7, 2025. The parcels Plot 96 (4,047 sq ft; ₹2.78 crore), Plot 97 (2,776 sq ft; ₹1.92 crore), and Plot 98 (2,734 sq ft; ₹1.88 crore) were bought from HOABL Landbuild Pvt. Ltd., with stamp duty payments noted in the filings.

On-screen work
On television, Bachchan is fronting Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17, with new episodes available on Sony TV and SonyLIV as the beloved quiz franchise continues its primetime run. The current season premiered in August 2025 and features contestants from across the country competing for the top prize under Bachchan’s steady stewardship.