Avinash Tiwary, known for his role in Laila Majnu alongside Triptii Dimri, recently marked his birthday on August 15, 2024, with a festive celebration alongside the paparazzi in Mumbai. The actor, whose film saw a re-release in theaters on August 9, 2024, was seen enjoying a cake-cutting session with the paps.
In a video circulating online, Avinash is seen sporting a casual black shirt and blue jeans, surrounded by an array of cakes. The paparazzi sang “Happy Birthday” and the classic tune “Baar Baar Din Ye Aaye” as he cut the cakes.
The 2018 tragic romance, directed by Sajid Ali and presented by Imtiaz Ali, has received renewed attention following its re-release. According to Pinkvilla, the film’s re-release has already surpassed its original run’s lifetime earnings of Rs 2.18 crore, amassing Rs 2.65 crore by August 12.
Expressing his gratitude on X (formerly Twitter), Avinash wrote, “Thank you for all the love…I have always believed there is a huge segment of audience that doesn’t raise its voice… but Jo nahi bolte, Woh jab Bolte hain toh Kya Kamaal Bolte hain! (Those who do not speak, when they speak, they speak so amazingly!) Thank you to the audience…This is your victory…I know it was personal for you.”
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana also praised the film on Instagram Stories, sharing his newfound admiration for Laila Majnu. He mentioned, “Was always obsessed with the soundtrack, but now I’m obsessed with the film too. Whatta beauty. Thank you for the purity. Dost kehte reh gaye, pata nahi yeh film kaise miss ho gayi (Friends kept saying, I don’t know how this film was missed). #LailaMajnu.”
Watch the celebration video here!