New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, an eminent genius who excelled in various fields, on his birth anniversary.

"I pay tribute to Gurudev Tagore on the occasion of his birth anniversary. His enduring wisdom and genius continues to inspire and enlighten countless people across generations," he said on

Born in present-day West Bengal, Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and his rich contributions as a playwright, poet, musician, educationist, philosopher and social reformer have made him one of the most respected Indians.