Bollywood film star Gauri Khan is planning a quiet birthday in Italy this year and will head to the country with just a few close friends and family in tow.

Ms Khan will be 40 on Thursday (October 8th) and reports suggest that she left India on Friday evening to head for an Italy property to celebrate her big day.

Usually, the star throws a large party in Mannat to celebrate her birthday but this year chose to head to Europe for an altogether more low-key affair.

Mid Day reported that before deciding on a holiday to Rome for her birthday, the star also considered London, Dubai and the US, according to a source cited by the website – which could have seen her stay in a Florida property in the Sunshine State.

The source said that the Bollywood star wished to remain anonymous on her upcoming birthday, which could suggest that for those wanting peace and quiet, a holiday to an Italy property is the ideal break.

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