Birthday boy Manish Malhotra crossed the 50-year milestone today. The ace designer called over some of his closest friends and family to join him ring in his birthday at 12am. There on the star-studded guest list was actress and good friend Sridevi. The actress who has played muse to the designer on several occasions sent out a beautiful, heartfelt birthday message to Manish on his special day. Posting a picture of herself hugging and kissing the blushing birthday boy, Sridevi said, “Happy Birthday to my dearest friend, thank you for always being there for me. You are the real shining star, love you, hope you conquer new heights this year and make us all even prouder than you already have.” Pictures from the bash show the actress spending some time chatting with fellow Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan apart from posing with Manish and his many guests. Manish Malhotra is one of India’s most successful fashion designers. Malhotra has designed for many leading actresses in Bollywood. He is known in the Indian film industry for his different style and his ability to envision a ‘look’ for the character. He is known for designing the costumes for Urmila Matondkar in the film ‘Rangeela’. Stars including Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Kajol, Karisma Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukherji, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha, Preity Zinta and Parineeti Chopra have worn his designs.