Synopsis
On April 7, Bollywood legend Jeetendra marked his 83rd birthday. His daughter, producer Ektaa Kapoor, shared heartfelt wishes for his upcoming year while celebrating with family and friends. The day included cake-cutting and nostalgic moments captured on video.Key Takeaways
- Jeetendra turned 83 on April 7.
- Ektaa Kapoor shared loving birthday wishes on Instagram.
- The celebration featured family, friends, and nostalgic video clips.
- Jeetendra has starred in around 200 films throughout his career.
- He is known for his iconic songs and memorable roles.
Mumbai, April 7 (NationPress) The iconic Bollywood figure Jeetendra celebrated his 83rd birthday on Monday. Marking this momentous occasion, his daughter and producer Ektaa Kapoor extended her warm wishes for a fantastic year ahead for her beloved father.
Ektaa took to her Instagram to share glimpses from Jeetendra's birthday festivities. The video captured the 'Thanedaar' star surrounded by family and friends as he blew out the candles and cut his birthday cake. He later shared a sweet moment feeding cake to his wife, Shobha Kapoor.
In her Instagram post, Ektaa expressed her affection for her father in the caption: "Bday boy!!!!! MY strength !!!!!! Have a super year".
The video also featured nostalgic black-and-white clips of Jeetendra from his younger days, showcasing cherished memories with his daughter Ektaa and son, Ravie Kapoor.
The background music included a mix from Govinda's film "Hero. No 1."
The esteemed actor celebrated surrounded by close friends and family, including prominent guests like screenwriter and author Mushtaq Sheikh, actress Anita Hassanandani, actor Samir Soni, and actress Neelam Kothari, among others.
In another post, Ektaa shared a photo of herself with Jeetendra, Anita, Mushtaq, and a friend, captioning it: "Bday boy n us".
At 83, Jeetendra looked remarkably stylish in a pastel pink blazer during the celebrations.
To refresh memories, Jeetendra began his acting journey with the 1964 film "Geet Gaya Patharon Ne" and has since been a part of around 200 films.
Some of his most notable works include "Himmatwala", "Dharam Veer", "Parichay", "Tohfa", "Caravan", "Aulad", and "Sindoor".
He is also celebrated for his timeless songs such as "Mast Baharon Ka Main Aashiq" from "Farz", "Tohfa, Tohfa, Tohfa" from "Tohfa", "Dhal Gaya Din, Ho Gayi Shaam" from "Humjoli", "Chadhti Jawani" from "Caravan", and "Naino Mein Sapna" from "Himmatwala", among others.
