Shabana Azmi has completed her golden jubilee in Bollywood with more than 50 years of her life given towards enriching the industry and the hearts of her fans. Throughout her illustrious career, she has co-starred with various actors across multiple generations, creating genuine connections courtesy of her affectionate nature.

On the occasion of her 76th birthday, celebrities and friends have taken the time to convey their best regards through their respective social platforms.

Vinod Kapri, the director of some critically acclaimed films, including Pyre and Pihu, shared a beautiful message on his X handle. He said, “How time flies !! Exactly a year ago in Chicago, we cut your birthday cake @AzmiShabana, and I had the honour of receiving the Best Film Award for #PYRE from you. What a beautiful memory. Many, many happy returns of the day, Shabana ji. Stay blessed and here’s to many more birthdays and many more awards!”

How time flies !!

Exactly a year ago in Chicago, we cut your birthday cake @AzmiShabana and I had the honour of receiving the Best Film Award for #PYRE from you.
What a beautiful memory🥰

Many, many happy returns of the day, Shabana ji. Stay blessed and here’s to many more… pic.twitter.com/iljKWqzR3s

— Vinod Kapri (@vinodkapri) September 18, 2026

Even the film producer, Raajaysh Chetwal, expressed his wishes for her on this special day. He said, “The peerless Shabana Azmi turns 76 today.” 

The peerless Shabana Azmi turns 76 today.

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पल भर में ये कà¥�या हो गया… pic.twitter.com/kls13M9QqD

— Raajaysh Chetwal (@raajaysh) September 18, 2026

Many others also took to their Instagram handles to share some stories of their well wishes for the veteran actress:

Manish Malhotra wrote, “Happy birthday dearest @azmishabana18 your energy, love for craft, your enthusiasm for travel and work,”

Shalini Pandey penned an emotional note for this occasion. She wrote, “Happiest birthday to the coolest person! Someone I can talk to about anything and everything, have the most fun with, and look up to endlessly. So grateful for your beautiful, curious, childlike spirit. You’re sunshine. Forever and ever in love with you.”

Even Gajraj Rao typed, “Happy birthday Shabana ji”

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