India, Sept. 13 -- In Bollywood, birthdays are no longer private affairs; they have become a mix of family ritual and fan spectacle. Just this week, Akshay Kumar turned 58 and showed why he remains the industry's most disciplined star. He skipped the over-the-top bash for a family celebration and a fan meet-and-greet at a Mumbai hotel, proof that even low-key feels larger than life when you're Akshay. Shah Rukh Khan's birthdays, on the other hand, are nothing short of festivals. Every November 2, crowds flood outside Mannat, hoping for that iconic balcony wave. Even when security concerns force him to scale back, he finds a way to make it memorable, be it inviting fans in for a meet or throwing a star-studded bash with the likes of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. And then there are stars who use birthdays as launchpads for their biggest announcement. From Allu Arjun unveiling the first look of Pushpa 2 to Aamir Khan introducing his girlfriend Gauri Spratt, fans have come to expect birthdays to bring more than just cake; they bring a touch of cinema too. Hashtags are ready to be launched on social media weeks in advance, trending wars are organised, and by the time the star hits "post", the internet is already ablaze. But here's the twist: it's not all showbiz. What really goes into planning these mega-days? How do fan clubs mobilise thousands in advance? More importantly: Why doesn't Amitabh Bachchan like to cut a cake on his birthday? On the latest episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Entertainment and Lifestyle, we will dive deeper into the planning and the madness behind Bollywood's most celebrated days. A new episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra drops every Friday at 7pm across the YouTube channels of Hindustan Times, HT City, Hindustan and Mint. htc...