Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on September 16, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Mr. Chidambaram! Wishing India's favorite finance wizard and courtroom maestro another year of balancing budgets and winning arguments with equal flair. From steering the economy through turbulent times in the '90s to returning triumphantly in 2012, your financial acumen remains as timeless as your impeccable suits.

Whether it's decoding complex tax reforms or delivering eloquent legal arguments, you've always made it look effortless—leaving us wondering if there's a secret "Chidambaram formula" hidden somewhere. May this birthday bring you fewer fiscal deficits and more cake surpluses! Here's to many more years of success, wit, and perfectly balanced spreadsheets.