IBNS-CMEDIA: Actor Alia Bhatt on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and announced that she and her husband, actor Ranbir Kapoor, will support the Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan by pledging to refurbish 20 schools.
In a post on social media, Alia extended her birthday wishes to the Prime Minister and said the initiative reflected the idea of collective action and giving back.
She said the schools would be refurbished based on recommendations from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Happy Birthday to our Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji! Wishing you a healthy and fulfilling year ahead. The spirit of #SevaSankalpAbhiyaan reflects a wonderful vision of collective action and giving back. To mark this day and support the cause, Ranbir and I are pledging…— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) September 17, 2026
The announcement came as several Bollywood personalities also posted birthday messages for Modi.
Alia, Ranbir to refurbish 20 schools
Sharing a birthday message for Modi, Alia wrote that she and Ranbir were pledging to refurbish 20 schools as part of the campaign.
She said the initiative would help create “brighter, better-equipped spaces” for children to learn and thrive.
The couple’s announcement comes amid the launch of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan, which is being held from September 17 to October 17 to mark Modi’s birthday and 25 years of his public life.
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan extend birthday wishes
Several other Bollywood celebrities also wished Modi on his birthday.
Shah Rukh Khan also shared a birthday message, wishing Modi good health, happiness and fulfilment.
Here’s wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Honourable PM @narendramodi ji. To many more years of good health, happiness and fulfilment. May you always carry the strength and positivity to inspire the nation.— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 17, 2026
Salman Khan wrote on X, “Janam Din Mubarak Ho Honourable PM Sahab, Wish you a very Happy Birthday Narendra Bhai Modi. Jai Hind.”
Janam Din Mubarak Ho Honourable P M Sahab , Wish you a very Happy Birthday Narendra Bhai Modi. Jai Hind. @narendramodi— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) September 17, 2026
Akshay Kumar said the occasion was being marked with a resolve for service and described helping those in need as a meaningful way to celebrate a birthday.
आज हमारे प्रधानमंत्री जी का जन्मदिन है और इस दिन को सेवा संकल्प के साथ मनाया जा रहा है। मुझे लगता है जन्मदिन मनाने का इससे खूबसूरत कोई और तरीका नहीं हो सकता। हम किसी और के काम आएँ, किसी ज़रूरतमंद की मदद करें, किसी चेहरे पर मुस्कान लाएँ… बस इतना सा संकल्प।
Happy Birthday…— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 17, 2026
Mohanlal, Kangana Ranaut, Jackie Shroff join wishes
South Indian actor Mohanlal also extended his wishes to the Prime Minister, referring to Modi’s commitment to the country’s progress in his post.
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut shared a photograph with Modi along with a birthday message.
Jackie Shroff also posted a picture with the Prime Minister on Instagram and wished him on his birthday.
What is Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan?
The Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan began on September 17 and is scheduled to continue until October 17. The BJP has described it as a month-long campaign to mark Modi’s 25 years in public life.
The campaign includes various service and public outreach activities, including blood donation drives, health camps, cleanliness initiatives and other welfare programmes.
Alia and Ranbir’s pledge to refurbish 20 schools is among the initiatives announced in connection with the campaign.
