Abhishek Bachchan turns 44 on February 5. The actor was taken by surprise when fans began wishing him on January 29. Initially, Junior B wondered how netizens had got the date wrong. It did not take him long to know the reason. Turns out dad Amitabh Bachchan had shared the news that Abhishek was born on Basant Panchami when a fan posted a childhood picture. Now, Basant Panchami was celebrated on January 29. It was reason enough for fans to send him warm wishes.

So it's confirmed that Junior B indeed turns a year younger on February 5 every year. Coming to his work front, this is the actor's 20th year in Bollywood. Yes, Abhishek Bachchan will be completing two decades in the industry since his debut, Refugee, released in 2000. It also marked the debut of Kareena Kapoor Khan.