In Pictures: Amitabh Bachchan greets fans outside Jalsa on 84th birthday

Amitabh Bachchan stepped out of his residence Jalsa in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday to greet a large gathering of fans on his 84th birthday, continuing his longstanding tradition of meeting admirers who assemble outside his home.

The actor waved to the crowd from an elevated platform at his Juhu residence as fans captured the moment on their mobile phones. Security personnel and members of his entourage stood around the platform, which was decorated with a large red floral garland.

Bachchan wore a dark maroon kurta paired with a brown-based Kashmiri Kani pashmina shawl for the occasion.

This year's birthday coincided with his customary Sunday darshan, an annual ritual during which the actor steps out to greet fans gathered outside Jalsa.

Several admirers arrived wearing outfits inspired by Bachchan's iconic characters from his films, while others carried placards bearing birthday wishes for the veteran actor.

Earlier in the day, Bachchan shared a blog post thanking people for making the occasion special with their warmth and thoughtful gestures.

“They bring it in filled with surprises and warmth and grace .. for a most thoughtful evening - and morning .. and it remains with you, for all the likes of me were , what they meant on an evening this was designed ..” he wrote.

Reflecting on the moments after the celebrations, the actor added, “solitude brings , thoughts .. the evening brought all the thoughts , in open solitude contained till now .. cherished .. ever ..”

Bachchan also apologised to his fans, whom he often refers to as his extended family or the “Ef family”, for keeping them waiting outside Jalsa late into the night and being unable to meet them.

“My apologies to the entire Ef family for keeping you at the Jalsa Gate till the very late hours and unable to step out .. BUT .. tomorrow at the Sunday meet .. err .. tomorrow is here .. so shall meet up a little later in the day .. and seek forgiveness ..” he wrote.

One of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actors, Bachchan has enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades. He also continues to remain a popular television personality as the host of the long-running quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

On the big screen, he was last seen in Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD.