Indian sports stars wish actor Akshay Kumar on his 50th birthday

Vijender Singh with Akshay Kumar

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar turns 50 today and social media has been abuzz on the occasion. One of the most popular celebrities in India and around the world as well, he has fans from all walks of life.

Some of India's biggest sports stars are huge fans of the 'Khiladi' and wished him well on the joyous occasion. Here are some of the best tweets from some of the biggest names in Indian sport wishing the actor!

Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar:

To one of the finest actors and a great human being, wishing a very happy birthday to @akshaykumar! #HappyBirthdayAkshayKumar
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 9, 2017

Star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt:

Many -Many happy returns of the day to @akshaykumar ji.
Wish u a very happy birthday ? pic.twitter.com/JWGdsd91pc
— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) September 9, 2017

Wrestler Babita Phogat:

Happy ? birthday ?
May you be blessed with many more?years?
@AkshayKumar ?? #OneOfTheBestActor ? #StayHappy #LiveLong ??
— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) September 9, 2017

Wrestler Geeta Phogat:

Happy birthday @akshaykumar Sir Wishing you many more and keep inspiring millions.#HappyBirthdayAkshayKumar
— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) September 9, 2017

Olympic rower Dattu Bhokanal:

@akshaykumar happy birthday sirji! ?? ????? ??????? ????? ?? inspiration ??? specially ?? ????????? ????? ?? ?????? ??? ?? ????? ???!
— Dattu Baban Bhokanal (@DattuBhokanal) September 9, 2017

Cricketer Suresh Raina:

Wish you a very happy birthday @akshaykumar! May you continue to inspire us for many more fit & sturdy years #HappyBirthdayAkshaykumar
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) September 9, 2017

Boxer Shiva Thapa:

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday @akshaykumar https://t.co/tb2GB31u6R
— Shiva Thapa (@shivathapa) September 9, 2017

Boxer Vijender Singh:

Happy Birthday,@akshaykumar Paaji.
At 50, you're pure #Gold,more power to you.#HappyBirthdayAkshayKumar pic.twitter.com/7S3FM1e1AB
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) September 9, 2017

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan:

Happy birthday Mr. Khilaadi. You're a khilaadi in every aspect of life.???????? @akshaykumar
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 9, 2017

Cricketer Virender Sehwag:

Happy Birthday @akshaykumar .
Have a wonderful day and life ahead. pic.twitter.com/v4PdjkPlYi
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 9, 2017

PKL side Bengaluru Bulls:

It's the birthday of the man who's loved from Chandni Chowk to China, the undisputed Khiladi No. 1! Happy birthday, @akshaykumar! pic.twitter.com/ZZf2icv5kL
— Bengaluru Bulls (@BengaluruBulls) September 9, 2017

Akshay also released the poster for his upcoming biopic on hockey great Balbir Singh Sr., who was part of the first Indian hockey team to win an Olympic gold in 1948. The movie is set to release on August 15, 2018.