Mumbai, Apr 2 (IANS): Bollywood celebrities including Parineeti Chopra, Riteish Deshmukh and Bipasha Basu on Sunday wished a happy birthday to actor Ajay Devgn, who has been tagged as a prankster.

Ajay's colleagues, friends and well-wishers tweeted their wishes.

The 48-year-old actor-producer began his professional career with "Phool Aur Kaante". He then starred in films like "Jigar", "Dilwale", "Suhaag", "Naajayaz", "Diljale" and "Ishq". In 1998, he featured in Mahesh Bhatt's drama "Zakhm", and won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie.

In 2016, he was honoured with the Padma Shri. Married to actress Kajol, he is a father of two.

Here's what the celebrities had to say:

Parineeti Chopra: Happy birthdayyy Gopu! To one of the most amazing human beings - Happy birthday! Ajay Devgn...'Golmaal Again' wrap.

Bipasha Basu: Happy birthday dearest Ajay Devgn. Stay blessed and happy always. Hugs.

Riteish Deshmukh: Wishing the baap (father) of all pranksters and my friend Ajay Devgn a very happy birthday. Had the best outdoor shoot of my life thanks to him.

Esha Gupta: Happy happy Ajay Devgn.

Sayyeshaa: Happy Birthday Ajay sir! Hope you have a super year with all the happiness and health! Lots of love always!

Jackie Shroff: Happiness always Ajay Devgn.

Vivek Anand Oberoi: Happy birthday Mallik Bhai , hope you have a great year! Love, Chandu! Ajay Devgn...'Company'.