Anil Kapoor completed 40 years as an actor on Friday. To commemorate the occasion, the actor posted a video of a scene from his debut film Woh 7 Din (1983) in which he played the role of a singer.

The film, directed by Bapu, also starred Naseeruddin Shah and Padmini Kolhapure. It was produced by Anil’s father Surinder Kapoor and brother Boney Kapoor.

“Today I complete 40 years of being an actor and an entertainer…40 years of being accepted, loved and blessed by you, the audience!” he captioned the post.

Professing his love for the craft, he further wrote, “They say when you’re doing something you love, time just flies by...no wonder 4 decades seem like the blink of an eye! This is where I belong this is what I’m meant to do and this is who I’m supposed to be…”

The actor also thanked his brother and father for giving him the chance to work in the film and also the director Bapu for believing in him. He further went on to thank his co-actors Naseeruddin Shah and Padmini Kolhapure for “their grace in welcoming a newcomer.”

“Their stardom made me shine brighter than I could’ve hoped for. I owe everything I am today to these legends, and to the love and acceptance I have found with each one of you,” he added.

Anil Kapoor will next be seen in The Night Manager Part 2 and Animal.