Happy Birthday Amit Shah: Here are some rare snaps of the 'Chanakya of BJP'

Then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi being garlanded by State Home Minister Amit Shah after his election as Gujarat Cricket Association president at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat Minister Amit Shah with his wife arrives at Sardar Patel airport in Ahmedabad. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat Minister Amit Shah filing his nomination papers for Gujarat Assembly Elections. (File Photo | PTI)

Amit Shah being taken to a court by CBI officials in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, in Ahmedabad. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi, raising hands with Narhari Amin (C) and Amit Shah. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi, Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal and Amit Shah watch second T20 cricket match between India and Pakistan at Sardar Patel Stadium. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah waves to his supporters after his release from Ahmedabad Central Jail. (File Photo | PTI)

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi with party's senior leader Gopinath Munde and Amit Shah during the BJP National Office Bearer and States President's meet. (File Photo | PTI)

Then BJP President Rajnath Singh with UP BJP incharge Amit Shah offering donation for Uttarakhand flood victims with party workers. (File Photo | PTI)