Bollywood star Jackie Shroff extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, sharing a picture of the two from one of their previous meetings on his social media account.
In the image, Jackie is seen dressed in a black outfit and traditional cap while shaking hands with PM Modi, who is wearing a white kurta-pyjama paired with a grey jacket. The picture was accompanied by a tricolour-themed graphic featuring the Ashoka Chakra, adding a visual element tied to the occasion. Alongside the picture, Jackie wrote, "Wishing our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji a very Happy Birthday!"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday on September 17, 2026, having been born on September 17, 1950. This year's birthday carries additional significance, as it coincides with the launch of the BJP's 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', a campaign marking PM Modi's 25 years of public service.
The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Campaign
While September 17 marks PM Modi's birthday, October will mark the actual completion of his 25 years in public service. Earlier on September 9, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, announced that PM Modi will complete 25 years of public service on October 7, and that the party would conduct a special month-long campaign, the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', to mark the occasion. The nationwide campaign is expected to include a range of public outreach and service-oriented programmes throughout the month, tying Jackie's personal birthday greeting to a broader, coordinated political and public messaging effort already underway.
Jackie Shroff's Habit of Public Tributes
Jackie Shroff is known as one of the few Bollywood stars who consistently marks important days for prominent public figures through dedicated social media posts, a habit that has become something of a recognisable trait for him over the years, extending his public persona beyond his film career into a broader, more socially engaged online presence.
About Jackie Shroff's Career
Jackie Shroff has been a fixture of Hindi cinema for over four decades, building one of the most enduring careers in Bollywood since his debut in the early 1980s. He rose to prominence with his performance in "Hero" (1983), which established him as a leading man, and went on to feature in a wide range of commercially successful and critically acclaimed films across genres, including "Ram Lakhan," "Parinda," "Karma" and "Rangeela." Over the decades, Jackie has also taken on character and supporting roles in numerous films, showcasing a versatility that has allowed him to remain relevant across changing eras of Indian cinema, working with multiple generations of directors and co-stars. He has also appeared in international and OTT projects in more recent years, further extending his reach beyond traditional Bollywood cinema. Jackie is the father of actor Tiger Shroff, who has himself become a prominent action star in contemporary Hindi cinema.
About PM Narendra Modi's Career
Narendra Modi's public life spans 25 years of continuous political service, beginning with his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat starting in 2001, a role he held for over 12 years across multiple terms. During this period, Gujarat was frequently highlighted for its economic growth and infrastructure development, which became central to his political profile. In 2014, Modi was elected as the Prime Minister of India, leading the BJP to a decisive majority, and was re-elected in subsequent general elections, continuing in the role for over a decade since. His tenure as Prime Minister has been marked by major policy initiatives spanning economic reform, infrastructure development, foreign policy engagement, and digital governance, alongside his continued prominence on the global stage through India's participation in multilateral forums such as the G20 and BRICS. The 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign, coinciding with his 76th birthday, is designed specifically to mark this quarter-century milestone in his public service journey, from his early years in Gujarat politics to his current role leading the national government.
