Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who turned 61 on Monday, felt blessed with the wishes of his mother and fans.

Anupam's mother wished him by applying a tilak on his forehead, and by tying a sacred red threat on his wrist.

The actor even shared a childhood image of himself in his mother's arms, and tweeted: `When a mother wishes her son 'WohorWod Mubarak' (Happy Birthday in Kashmiri), 'years' have nothing to do with it.`

Over the years, Anupam has performed stage plays and has worked in the TV and film industry. Earlier this year, the government even recognised his contribution to art with a Padma Bhushan.

On his birthday, the versatile talent, who has remained in the news for his uninhibited comments on socio-political issues, also received messages from his colleagues from the film industry.

Here are some of the messages he received on Twitter:

Manoj Bajpayee: Happy birthday Anupam Kher


Anil Kapoor: When Shimla met Chembur, a great friendship began! Happy Birthday Anupam Kher My partner in style.

Preity Zinta: Anupam Kher, Happy birthday to my all time favourite friend and fellow Shimlaite! Please continue to inspire and amuse us always.

Riteish Deshmukh: Happy Birthday Sir Anupam Kher, one of the most versatile actors I have worked with. Have a blessed one.

Abhishek Bachchan: Here's wishing a very happy birthday to my favourite teacher Anupam Kher big love maharazzi.

Ashoke Pandit: Wishing Anupam Kher a very Happy Birthday. You have always inspired us in so many ways. Loads of love and happiness.

Chetan Bhagat: Anupamp Kher happy birthday!