Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday on 17 September 2025, drawing an outpouring of greetings from leaders, actors and public figures across India. Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and several other personalities took to social media to send heartfelt wishes, highlighting the Prime Minister’s influence beyond politics.
Nationwide Celebrations
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers marked the occasion with blood-donation drives, tree-planting campaigns and cultural programmes. Party leaders called the Prime Minister’s milestone birthday a moment to reflect on his long public life and leadership since taking office in 2014.
Rajinikanth’s Message
Veteran actor Rajinikanth, who has met Modi several times in the past, posted a warm greeting on X (formerly Twitter), praising the Prime Minister’s “visionary leadership” and wishing him “good health and long life.” The message quickly went viral among fans in Tamil Nadu.
Akshay Kumar’s Wishes
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar also shared a photo with Modi from a previous meeting, writing that the Prime Minister continues to inspire “millions with his hard work, discipline and dedication.” Kumar’s post garnered thousands of likes and retweets within hours.
Other Public Figures
Cricketers, business leaders and regional actors also joined the chorus. Industrialist Anand Mahindra called Modi’s milestone birthday “a reminder of the transformative decade India has experienced,” while Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra wished him “strength to lead the nation toward even greater achievements.”
Modi’s Response
In a short post on X, Modi thanked people from all walks of life for their wishes. “Your affection strengthens my resolve to serve the nation,” he wrote. He also urged citizens to “contribute in whatever way possible to building a self-reliant and inclusive India.”
Conclusion
Prime Minister Modi’s 75th birthday turned into a nationwide moment of celebration, drawing tributes not just from political allies but also from icons of cinema, sports and business. The diverse greetings underscored his enduring presence in India’s public life as he begins another year at the helm of government.
