Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 80th birthday on Tuesday. Several big names from Indian cinema have come out wishing Big B on his special day.

Calling Amitabh Bachchan the "greatest actor of our time", Mohanlal, on Tuesday, said that the legendary actor's dedication to work was an inspiration to people of all generations. Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, and Mammootty were among those who joined scores of people from across the country in wishing Amitabh Bachchan on his birthday.

Rajinikanth tweted,

The legend.. someone who has inspired me always… the one true sensation and superhero of our glorious Indian film fraternity enters 80 .. happy birthday my dearest and most respected @SrBachchan
Amitabh ji .. with lots of love and best regards always

Chiranjeevi:

Happy 80th birthday my beloved Guru ji @SrBachchan. Sir ! May the almighty grant you good health, strength & every wish that you would ever have. You are the Everest among us Artists & we are in eternal awe of your talent & your accomplishments. More Power to you Amit ji!