Rakesh Roshan's birthday: Shatrughan Sinha shares rare throwback photo with 'star filmmaker' and Dharmendra, says 'Many many happy returns of the day'

Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha celebrated his friend Rakesh Roshan's 76th birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute. The note, which described Roshan as a "star filmmaker," also featured a rare throwback photograph of Sinha, Roshan, and veteran actor Dharmendra, underlining their enduring friendship. In the post, Sinha recalled working with Roshan on films like 'Khudgarz' and 'Khoon Bhari Maang,' wishing him happiness and success. Let's take a closer look at the birthday tribute that Shatrughan Sinha made for Rakesh Roshan.Taking to social media, Sinha poured his heart out, calling Roshan a “star filmmaker” and reminiscing about the times they shared together on and off the sets. “Many many happy returns of the day for an old friend, star filmmaker, #RakeshRoshan. Very fortunate to have worked with him in quite a number of films including his directorial debut Khudgarz & Khoon Bhari Maang. May you be blessed with happiness, great well-being, & joyous moments abundantly. Love & regards to his family. Happy birthday!” he wrote.While the birthday wishes poured in, let's take a look at a throwback moment when Rakesh Roshan himself surprised fans with a big announcement. In March this year, the veteran revealed that his son Hrithik Roshan, who debuted 25 years ago, is now stepping into a new role, that of a director. Sharing a photo with Hrithik, he wrote: “Duggu 25 years back I launched you as an actor, and today again after 25 years you are being launched as a director by two filmmakers Aditya Chopra & myself to take forward our most ambitious film Krrish 4. Wish you all the success in this new avatar with good wishes and blessings!”Safe to say, Hrithik donning the director's cap has left fans excited. The announcement of 'Krrish 4' with Hrithik at the helm has not only raised curiosity but also marked a moment for the Roshan family in Indian cinema. Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan was recently seen in the Ayan Mukerji directed spy actioner 'War 2' with Jr. NTR.