Ram Gopal Varma is apparently not a fan of birthday greetings. The maverick director, who turned 50 yesterday, tweeted: 'I want all u people who wished me the best year last year to know that I dint have best year so I advise u all to keep ur wishes to urself.'

But his tweet did not stop his colleagues in the industry from wishing him. Abhishek Bachchan tweeted: 'Today is @RGVzoomin 's birthday and nothing would irritate him more than ALL of twitterverse wishing him. So PLEASE send him "sweet" msgs. Happy birthday RAMU Nana. Have the best year ever and keep smiling!!!!'

Karan Johar joined in: 'Happy birthday @RGVzoomin..i would wish you love and happiness but am sure you much prefer blockbuster success! So happy HIT on the 18th!!!' 'Well Karan I guess I had enough gham nd I wouldn't mind a little khushi ..thank u from my heart for ur wishes,' RGV replied to Karan.

Image: Karan Johar
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