Needless to say, he beautifully smashed all the stereotypes that came along with his surname.
On this occasion, Chunky's daughter, emerging sensation Ananya Panday took to her Instagram to share an adorable video with her father.
She debuted in 1987 through the telefilm titled 'Abhishek' alongside Aditya Pancholi.
Let's remember the icon by taking a look at the very best films he acted in:
It was from the year 2013, she appeared in some of the most critically acclaimed projects like 'Special 26', 'Gippi' and 'Lootera', for all of which she was immensely praised.
On her special day, she took to Instagram to share some glimpse of the birthday celebration.
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She also posted pictures of her B'day celebration where she can be seen surrounded by her friends and family as they are holding on to her lovingly amidst some party decorations.
Another feather was added to his cap when he was appointed as the chairman of Central Board of Film Certification back in 2017.
Ayushmann Khurrana has done it all and received immense love and gratitude for all the quirky and never-seen-before roles he has played.
The year 2020 is turning out to be great for the actress as she was made the face of one of the most popular shows of the TV, the supernatural drama 'Naagin'. She bagged the lead role for the 5th season of the show.
On the cinematic front, she will soon be seen in the upcoming film 'Kosha'
She took to her Instagram to share the first look. She looks quite meek and homely while clad in a simple saree, her hair in a knot and she is wearing a bindi. She is also intensely Gazing away from the camera.
Here is what the fans are saying on his special day.
Akshay is currently in Scotland, shooting for his next film titled 'Bell Bottom'. It is scheduled to release next year, i.e. 2021.
These are the little things that strengthen the bond of a team on sets.
Everybody had a go at writing on the trousers - the unit dada’s enjoyed writing for the actor they so love - some penned Shayaris, others scribbled anecdotes in hindi marathi as well
On the cinematic front, he will soon be seen in films like 'Sandeep aur Pinky Faraar', '83', 'Ludo', 'Romeo' and 'Mumbai Saga'.
On the occassion of his 49th birthday, the poster of his upcoming film Vakeel Saab was also released. Pawan Kalyan will be seen as the protagonist in the film which is being directed by Sriram Venu.
