New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended heartfelt greetings to superstar Rajinikanth on his 71st birthday today.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "A very happy birthday to @rajinikanth Ji. May he keep inspiring people with his creativity and phenomenal acting. May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life."

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In October, Modi met Rajinikanth in Delhi after the latter received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Rajinikanth had shared a picture with Modi from their meeting on Twitter and had expressed his happiness on meeting the Prime Minister.

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"Happy to have met the President and Prime Minister, and received their congratulations and wishes," Rajinikanth had tweeted.

Thalaiva had paid a visit to Modi along with his wife Latha. (ANI)

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