New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- Actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan paid a heartfelt birthday tribute to Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday, celebrating the Bollywood megastar's iconic baritone, dramatic pauses and enduring screen presence in a social media post accompanied by a nostalgic picture of the two actors from their 1985 film 'Geraftaar.'

Haasan's tribute highlighted the distinctive qualities that have made Bachchan one of Indian cinema's most recognisable performers.

"He made the baritone iconic, the pause dramatic, and the raised eyebrow a plot twist," Haasan wrote.

He also referred to Bachchan's memorable delivery of the familiar greeting, adding, "Amit Ji can make even a simple 'Deviyon aur Sajjano' sound like a blockbuster opening. The man ha...