What’s a birthday in Bollywood without a big bash? And if it happens to be superstar Amitabh Bachchan, it just goes without saying. And if the birthday happens to be a milestone year, it’s simply out of question that the film industry will let the veteran actor go through it without a celebration. While the actor himself does not believe in throwing big birthday bashes, speculation is that this year, people close to him are planning to make his birthday on October 11 a memorable one, especially since he turns 70 this year.

Buzz in the industry is that preparation for the bash have already started. Says a source from the industry, “Amitabh is not the kind of person to throw birthday parties, even if it means the start of a new decade. In fact, he always prefers quiet family dinners where a couple of his close friends come over and join him. However, this time people close to him are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that his 70th birthday is a grand one. Close friends, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla (fashion designer duo) are said to be in charge of all the planning, including sorting out the guest list, venue and the food.” The venue apparently is going to be a suburban five-star hotel as it’s going to be an elaborate celebration. The designer duo is also apparently designing something special for Big B to wear on that day.

Besides, the first episode of the sixth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati that Big B is hosting, will reportedly start airing on that day too. The party apparently will be attended by the actor’s friends, well-wishers and friends. Numerous attempts to get the designer duo’s side of story was met with silence. They refused to answer or deny questions on the birthday party being planned for their superstar friend, at least till the time of going to press.