Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS): On the occasion of Children's Day on Monday, Indian film celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Mohanlal have wished for a better future for the children of the nation.

Children's Day is celebrated on the first Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's birth anniversary on November 14.

Here's what the celebrities had to say: 

Amitabh Bachchan: 14th November Children's Day. Greetings to the future!

Shabana Azmi: Remembering Jawaharlal Nehru. What a brilliant mind and such a tall leader.Respect.

Arjun Rampal: The biggest joy in the world are children, today we celebrate them.So make sure all you adults make it special for them. Happy Children's Day.

Hansika: Childhood is about innocence and playfulness, it is about joy and freedom. Wishing every child a Happy Children's day. You all are special?

Prabhas: Happy Children's Day to all the young ones, who are the future of our nation. Happy Children's Day.

Mohanlal: Let's stand together to make this world a safer place for the little ones to live, grow and learn. Happy Children's Day.

Bhumi Pednekar: Happy Children's day my lovelies. May the child in you always be alive and kicking. Be happy and blessed.

Sajid Khan: You're never too old to not grow up! Happy Children's Day.

Mandira Bedi: Children's Day means all the more, ever since I became a mother... My love and prayers for all the beautiful children of India.