Ekta Kapoor's Heartfelt Birthday Tribute to Superstar Father Jeetendra at 84

Ekta Kapoor celebrated her father Jeetendra's 84th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post. She shared a video montage featuring family moments, set to the song "Baar Baar Din Ye Aaye" from Jeetendra's 1967 film 'Farz'. In her caption, Ekta expressed deep admiration, calling her father a "super achiever" and a humble human being whose journey from humble beginnings to stardom is inspirational. The veteran actor, known as Bollywood's "Jumping Jack," has a prolific career spanning over 200 films since his 1964 debut.

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  • From 'chawl life' to Bollywood legend
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Ekta Kapoor to 'darling papa' Jeetendra on 84th b'day: My father is a super achiever

Ekta Kapoor pens an emotional birthday note for her father, veteran actor Jeetendra, calling him a "super achiever" and "legend" on his 84th birthday.

Ekta Kapoor to 'darling papa' Jeetendra on 84th b'day: My father is a super achiever
"My father is a super achiever... there is a God on earth. It's in our parents. - Ekta Kapoor"

Mumbai, April 7

As Jeetendra turned 84 on Tuesday, his daughter and TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor penned a birthday wish for her "darling papa" and said there is God on earth, who are in parents.

Eka took to Instagram, where she shared a video montage featuring her "super achiever" father Jeetendra along with the moments he has shared with his daughter, son Tusshar Kapoor, wife Shobha Kapoor and grand children.

She added the song Baar Baar Din Ye Aaye sung by Mohammed Rafi from the 1967 Farz, featuring Jeetendra and Babita. The film was directed by Ravikant Nagaich. It had two more installments Keemat starring Dharmendra and Rakha with Jeetendra again.

In the caption, Ekta wrote: "Happy birthday to my darling papa, there is a God on earth. It's in our parents. My father is a super achiever."

Ekta feels she has not come close to the success Jeetendra has tasted in his journey spanning over six years.

"I don't think I can come close to his achievements from the Chawl life in mumbai To having his own bungalow. He has respected and loved each stage of his life, happy birthday to the man, the legend, the achiever, and the most humble human being," she wrote.

The octogenarian, who is labelled as one of the greatest stars of Hindi cinema, has worked in more than 200 films. Fondly called as the "Jumping Jack" of Bollywood, Jeetendra kickstarted his journey in Hindi cinema with the 1964 film Geet Gaya Patharon Ne.

He skyrocketed to fame with the 1967 film Farz.

He has given out hist such as Jeene Ki Raah, Humjoli, Caravan, Bidaai, Udhar Ka Sindur, Dharam Veer, Swarg Narak, Jaani Dushman, Aasha, Meri Aawaz Suno, Farz Aur Kanoon, Himmatwala, Tohfa, Maqsad, Swarag Se Sunder, Khudgarz, Thanedaar, Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti, Mere Huzoor, Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke, Jigri Dost, Parichay, Khushboo, Kinara, Priyatama, Lok Parlok, Takkar, Jyoti, Pyaasa Sawan and Sanjog

- IANS

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Rohit P
The 'Jumping Jack' of Bollywood! My dad is a huge fan. We've watched 'Himmatwala' and 'Tohfa' so many times. That era had a different charm. Happy Birthday to the legend!
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Arjun K
It's heartwarming to see such a successful daughter acknowledge her father's struggles with so much humility. In our culture, this *sanskar* is everything. More power to the Kapoor family.
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Michael C
As someone who grew up watching his films on Doordarshan, this brings back memories. A true star who defined an era. The montage with the Rafi song must be lovely.
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Sneha F
While the sentiment is beautiful, I do wish we celebrated our parents like this every day, not just on birthdays posted for social media. The real *puja* is in our daily actions.
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Karthik V
Over 200 films! That's an insane legacy. From 'Farz' to all those hits in the 70s and 80s, he was a one-man entertainment factory. Wishing him good health and happiness.

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