Everyone knows that Amitabh Bachchan, the Hindi film icon, celebrates his 71st birthday today. It has come to light that he will be playing a 102-year-old man in Umesh Shukla's next.

The film, being produced by Bhushan Kumar, is both funny and emotional and is titled 102 Knockout.

It is about a man who decides to break the existing world record for longevity for which he needs to live for another 17 years. To do that, he must retain his sense of wonder, curiosity and joy.

His zest for life teaches everyone around him how to live, including his 72-year-old son played by Paresh Rawal.

Who could have done this role other than Mr Bachchan? We wish him a long and wonderful life.