Amitabh Bachchan, 76, will receive India’s highest film honour – the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year, tweeted union minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday evening. “The legend Amitabh Bachchan who entertained and inspired for 2 generations has been selected unanimously for #DadaSahabPhalke award. The entire country and international community is happy. My heartiest Congratulations to him” Mr Javadekar wrote in his tweet.
Amit Shah Wrote, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan‘s contribution to Indian cinema cannot be put in words. The prestigious #DadaSahebPhalkeAward is a befitting tribute to this legend. May you continue to serve the Indian Film industry with your versatile acting. Many congratulations @SrBachchan.
Actor-politician Rajinikanth congratulated Mr Bachchan within an hour with a tweet: “Congratulations dear Amitabh Bachchan ji. You richly deserve this commendable honour.”
Abhishek Bachchan tweeted – Overjoyed and so, so proud! #ProudSon
