Bollywood superstar Salman Khan took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, 17 September 2026 to extend warm birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 76. In a characteristically personal note, Salman addressed the Prime Minister as 'Narendra Bhai', drawing attention across social media for its informal warmth.

Salman Khan's Birthday Message

In his post on X, Salman wrote: 'Janam Din Mubarak Ho Honourable P M Sahab, Wish you a very Happy Birthday, Narendra Bhai Modi. Jai Hind. @narendramodi.' The actor has made it a habit of publicly wishing the Prime Minister on his birthday — last year, on Modi's 75th birthday, Salman had similarly posted: 'Wishing our Hon Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi a very happy birthday …. @narendramodi.'

Shah Rukh Khan Joins the Chorus

Shah Rukh Khan also posted his greetings on X, addressing Modi as 'Honourable PM.' SRK wrote: 'Here's wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Honourable PM @narendramodi ji. To many more years of good health, happiness and fulfilment. May you always carry the strength and positivity to inspire the nation.' The message struck a tone of both personal warmth and national sentiment.

Bollywood Rallies Behind the Prime Minister

A wide cross-section of the film industry extended their wishes on the occasion. Celebrities including Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini, Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and music legend A.R. Rahman all shared greetings for the Prime Minister. Hema Malini, the Member of Parliament from Mathura, conveyed wishes from her constituency, writing that 'the people of Mathura, my constituency, who along with the whole country, have all benefitted immensely under his able guidance and leadership, join me in wishing him a long, healthy and happy life.' She further described Modi as 'one tall leader who has worked selflessly for the betterment of our country, spreading our philosophy world wide and earning praise and admiration from the top leaders everywhere.'

Modi at 76: A Political Journey

Born in Vadnagar in 1950, Narendra Modi first assumed office as Prime Minister in May 2014. He was re-elected following the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and subsequently took oath for a third consecutive term after the 2024 parliamentary polls — a feat achieved by very few leaders in India's democratic history. His birthday regularly draws a large volume of public tributes from politicians, celebrities, and citizens alike, reflecting his sustained cultural and political presence in the country.