Happy birthday Rakesh Paul!

Rakesh Paul who is seen in Jhilmil Sitaroon Ka Aangan Hoga on Sahara One is unwell with high viral and that too on his birthday today.

He is having the hottest birthday today in the cool monsoon weather around...

How did you ring in your birthday? - " I am not keeping well since I am suffering from severe Viral. I was having 102 degree fever and was half unconscious, but I am thankful to my friends and fans who kept on pouring wishes all night through."

What are your plans for the day? - "Nothing I guess, I am simply lying on the bed. My friends and family will be coming over and we will have a cake cutting. I usually don't cut cakes in our house, My daughter has been authorized to cut cakes as well, so since last night couple of them I have cut but I can't eat as I am unwell."

Any gifts that you got - "None till now, but yes I am expecting loads of gifts from my family, cakes as well as cash..."

Most memorable birthday till date -"I guess its this one as I am unwell and under the blanket taking calls."

One thing that you are missing on your birthday - "Parents, sister, party and loads of daaru..."

Best memorable birthday during childhood- "I used to love the Happy Birthday song, birthday bums, kicks, caps, whistle, wafers, house party, distributing chocolates in school... all those are priceless memories of my childhood."

One thing you wish for yourself on your birthday- " I wish loads of gifts, cakes and cash…"

Whom are you planning to treat on your birthday – "Well I am already being treated by the doctors, but once I get well I shall have a party."

Message to fans-  "Thanks a lot for all the lovely messages you have send me on social networking sites. It truly made my day."