Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS): Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar who turned 46 Monday was overwhelmed with several birthday wishes. But he was especially touched with how some fan clubs celebrated his special day at orphanages and by organising blood donation camps.

The actor, who is often called tinsel town's 'khiladi' thanks to the string of action films he has done in the past, took to Twitter to thank his fans.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Saying it as many times won't be enough. Blessed to get so much love... saw so many of you celebrating my birthday as if it was your own, cutting cakes and treating friends.

"But what touched me most was how some of you celebrated my birthday at orphanages and even organised blood donation camps. Thank you for making 'Boss Ka Birthday' memorable. Love you all," he posted on the microblogging site.

The actor is currently busy promoting his forthcoming action film, "Boss". The movie also features actors like Shiv Pandit, Aditi Rao Hydari, Danny Denzongpa, Ronit Roy and Johnny Lever. It will release next month.