MUMBAI :  Telugu actor Mahesh Babu posted birthday greetings on Thursday for his trusted make-up man Pattabhi.

Mahesh posted an Instagram picture of himself getting a touch-up done by the senior artist.

He captioned the image as: "Happy birthday to the best makeup man I've ever known! Wishing you a great year ahead Pattabhi.. Love and respect always."

Mahesh's wife Namrata Shirodkar commented on the post and wished Pattabhi.

She wrote: "Happiest birthday Patabhi garu. Many blessings as always."

Mahesh is currently gearing up for release of his debut production "Major", which is a biographical drama on 26/11 martyr Sandeep Unnikrishnan.

SOURCE : IANS