New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026, and birthday wishes poured in from across the country. Several prominent names from the entertainment industry also took to social media to extend their greetings. Bollywood stars including Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut and Anupam Kher shared special messages for the Prime Minister, while Ramayan fame Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in the iconic television series, also wished him in a special way.

From a message highlighting the importance of service to a traditional diya-lighting gesture, celebrities marked PM Modi's birthday in their own styles.

Akshay Kumar Shares a Message of Service

Akshay Kumar extended his birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a message centred around service and helping others.

The actor encouraged people to make the occasion meaningful by helping someone in need, being useful to others and bringing a smile to someone's face.

Akshay has frequently spoken about social causes and issues concerning the country, making his birthday message particularly relevant to the occasion.

Kangana Ranaut Wishes PM Modi With Sanskrit Verses

Actress and MP Kangana Ranaut also wished Prime Minister Modi on his 76th birthday.

She extended her wishes for his good health, long life and continued strength to serve the nation. Kangana used Sanskrit verses in her message, adding a traditional touch to her birthday greeting.

Her public admiration for PM Modi has been well known, and her birthday message once again drew attention on social media.

Anupam Kher Calls PM Modi an Inspiration

Veteran actor Anupam Kher was also among the Bollywood personalities who sent birthday wishes to the Prime Minister.

Kher wished Narendra Modi a long, healthy and fulfilling life and spoke about the inspiration he represents to people.

The actor has regularly expressed his views on national and social issues and has previously shared his thoughts about the Prime Minister as well.

After Bollywood’s Big Stars, ‘Ramayan’ Fame Sunil Lahri Joins In

While Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut and Anupam Kher were among the prominent Bollywood names wishing PM Modi, television actor Sunil Lahri also marked the occasion.

Known across generations for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, Lahri shared a video on social media in which he lit a diya while extending his birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi.

His traditional gesture added a different dimension to the celebrity birthday messages and also caught the attention of fans who continue to associate Lahri closely with his iconic Ramayan character.

Sunil Lahri’s Diya-Lighting Gesture Gets Attention

Rather than simply posting a written birthday greeting, Sunil Lahri chose to light a diya for the Prime Minister.

In his message, the actor wished PM Modi good health and a long life and expressed his greetings on the occasion of his birthday.

Given the enduring popularity of Ramayan and Lahri’s Lakshman character, his video quickly became a notable part of the celebrity wishes surrounding PM Modi’s birthday.

Different Celebrities, Different Ways of Wishing PM Modi

The entertainment industry's birthday messages reflected different approaches.

Akshay Kumar focused on service and helping those in need. Kangana Ranaut used Sanskrit verses while wishing the Prime Minister good health and longevity. Anupam Kher described PM Modi as an inspirational figure.

Meanwhile, Sunil Lahri chose the traditional route of lighting a diya and extending his wishes.

Together, the messages brought Bollywood and television personalities into the wider celebrations surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.

Narendra Modi Turns 76

Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. He turned 76 on September 17, 2026.

Various programmes and initiatives are being organised across the country to mark his birthday, while social media has also been filled with messages from political figures, public personalities and celebrities.

With wishes from some of the biggest names in Bollywood and a special gesture from Ramayan star Sunil Lahri, PM Modi’s birthday has also become a talking point in the entertainment space.