Darshan Thoogudeepa to skip birthday celebration, reveals reason behind decision

New Delhi: Darshan Thoogudeepa on Saturday (February 8, 2025) took to Instagram to make an unexpected announcement. The 47 year-old-actor reportedly said that he won’t be celebrating his birthday, which falls on February 16, this year.

According to a tv9kannada.com report, the Kannada hunk revealed that he has back pain and, due to the same, he can not stand for a long period of time. “That’s why I am not celebrating my birthday. Please forgive me for this year. I also wish to thank you all,” he added.

 

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In no time, the short clip posted by Darshan went viral on the popular photo-sharing platform and garnered over 20 lakh views. It is also receiving emotional reactions from fans.

“You can feel the humility that reminds us of the vintage Darshan. Wishing you a great and healthy journey ahead,” posted a user on X (formerly known as Twitter). Another wrote, “Your health is most important to us. Stay strong.”

(This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.)