Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: PM Modi Wishes Tamil Superstar As He Turns 70

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth on his 70th birthday on Saturday.

"Dear @rajinikanth Ji, wishing you a Happy Birthday! May you lead a long and healthy life," he tweeted.

After years of speculation, Rajinikanth recently announced his decision to launch a political party and contest the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

Modi also greeted Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on his 80th birthday today.

"Best wishes to @PawarSpeaks Ji on his birthday. May Almighty bless with good health and a long life," Modi tweeted.

Pawar, a former Union minister and Maharashtra chief minister, is one of the foremost opposition leaders and is seen as a pivot to the anti-BJP front in the country.

He is known to share a good rapport with politicians, including the prime minister, across political parties.

(With PTI Inputs)