Mumbai : Amitabh Bachchan wanted to celebrate his 69th birthday quietly with family and friends but his fans were having none of it. Thousands of fans gathered in front of his house and released balloons into the air when he stepped out in his trademark flowing white Kurtha.

The actor, gracious as ever, thanked the fans for their love which he said is responsible for  the position he enjoys in the industry and added that he will include them in his prayers. It is going to be a good year, Amitabh feels as the Bachchan household is looking forward to another addition to their household with Aishwaya Rai expecting her first baby.