Actor Akshay Kumar penned a heartwarming message for his son, Aarav, celebrating his 23rd birthday. Taking to his Instagram handle, Akshay reflected on his life as a father and the journey of watching his son grow up.

Calling himself a "proud sidekick," the actor wrote, "Happy 23rd, Aarav! When I was twenty three I was learning to beat up people on screen... it`s a strange feeling now to see you beat me everyday right from tech to fashion to arguments on the dinner table. Dekhte hi dekhte itna bada ho gaya hai yaar tu...you make me feel like a proud sidekick in my own story."