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Mumbai: Bollywood veteran Jeetendra turned 79 on Wednesday and his daughter, producer Ekta Kapoor, wished him a very happy birthday in her new Instagram post.
Calling him the “wind beneath” her wings, Ekta wrote about how she has learnt so much from her dad. She also spoke about his support when she decided to become a producer.
“Happie bday papa! U r d wind beneath My wings!!! U helped me grow n supported me when I chose to b a producer ! Love is acceptance u taught me that ! Love u,” wrote Ekta.
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According to reports, the family will have an intimate celebration this year due to the lockdown in Mumbai and the second wave of Covid-19.
Many bollywood stars and fans also shared heartfelt birthday wishes for the veteran actor on social media.
मस्त बहारों का मैं आशिक़ …. wishing the evergreen / eternal JeetuJi a very Happy Birthday. #happybirthdayjeetendra @ektarkapoor @TusshKapoor pic.twitter.com/NPh8ofWCdV
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 7, 2021
Here’s wishing the ever so fit and inspiring Jeetendra ji a very happy birthday and a long life with great health and happiness. ❤️✨🤗🙏🏼@TusshKapoor @ektarkapoor
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) April 7, 2021
Heartiest birthday greetings to the charming and evergreen Jeetendra ji. Wishing him a long and healthy life! pic.twitter.com/PiGPbhuJtn
— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) April 7, 2021
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Jeetendra has enjoyed a vast fan following since the 1960s and has acted in over 200 films in his career.
He is known for his performances in many films, the prominent ones being “Farz”, “Himmatwala”, “Tohfa” and “Sanjog”.
He is a lso known as the Jumping Jack of Bollywood due to his signature dance steps.