The heartthrob of millions of hearts, one of the country's most eligible bachelors, and the ‘original' macho man of Bollywood Salman Khan turned 46 on Tuesday.

The actor who made fictional characters of Chulbul Pandey and Lovely Singh (among others) almost come alive; will apparently celebrate this special day in a close family affair in Panvel, Maharashtra.

A national daily quoted his brother-in-law, Atul Agnihotri as saying that like every year, the celebrations will be with close family and friends only.

Earlier, there were speculations that this Bollywood hunk will celebrate his birthday in Dubai. However, reports now suggest that the actor altered his plans keeping in view his health concerns.

The list at the ‘quiet' birthday bash includes his parents, siblings along with some good friends Sajid Nadiadwala, Bhushan Kumar, Mahesh Manjrekar and Shirish Kunder.

A friend of the Khan was quoted in another daily as saying that after the birthday celebrations in Panvel on Tuesday, they will head to Dubai for New Year, adding that health wise it wasn't a great year for Salman and so everybody feels that he should spend time with family on his birthday.

The year has been one-of-a-kind for the actor with two of his ambitious flicks- Ready and Bodyguard-breaking all records at the box office.

It was also expected that the ex-girlfriend of the actor Katrina Kaif will join him for the party but she is currently holidaying in London.

B-town took to twitter to express their love and fondness for Salman, who entertained his fans this year with movies like "Ready", "Bodyguard" and will continue to do so next year with "Dabangg 2" and "Ek Tha Tiger".

This is what the celebs had to say:

Sonakshi Sinha: Happy birthday Pandeji.

Sonu Sood: Wishing my bro Salman Khan a very happy birthday. Will see you today at the farmhouse bhai. Keep ruling..

Preity Zinta: Hey Salman, Here's wishing you a very very Happy Birthday ! May all things wonderful big and small always come your way. Love ya

Dia Mirza: Happy birthday!!! May you continue to further your dreams and help others realise theirs health, peace, happiness always

Farah Khan Ali: Happy birthday to one of the most misunderstood person I know. Happiness, health, wealth success, and lots of love.

Sophie Choudry: Wishing one of the most amazing people I have the privilege of knowing a very happy birthday Love you. Wish you health, happiness always.