Amitabh Bachchan, fondly known as the Shehenshah of Bollywood, turned 83 on October 11, 2025. As wishes poured in from fans and colleagues across the world, his Khuda Gawah co-star and Bigg Boss 18 contestant Shilpa Shirodkar also joined in, sharing a warm message filled with admiration — and a candid confession.Taking to Instagram, Shilpa posted a couple of throwback pictures from the sets of their 1992 blockbuster Khuda Gawah. In one frame, she is seen embracing Amitabh Bachchan with affection, while another monochrome shot captures her in a police uniform, with the megastar standing behind her.She dropped some photos and wrote, “To the man I secretly wanted to marry when I was a fan, and the man who taught me so much as a co-star! Wishing a fantastic birthday to Amit ji! May you continue to light up our screens for many more years, Amitabh Bachchan.”Her post quickly drew love from fans and followers alike. One admirer commented, “Happy Birthday, Legend,” while another gushed, “My two most favourite people are Shilpa mam and Amitabh Bachchan.” A third recalled the film’s global impact, writing, “The reception and the love this movie got during its shooting in Afghanistan is something to talk about for decades to come.”‘Khuda Gawah’ starred Sridevi opposite Amitabh Bachchan and also had Nagarjuna, Danny Denzongpa. It was directed by Mukul Anand. On work front, Shilpa was last seen in ‘Bigg Boss 18’. The actress had been away from the limelight for many years after she got married.
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