Amitabh Bachchan Is 'Deeply Grateful & Humbled' On Being Named Dada Saheb Phalke Winner

The legendary and most-celebrated star of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award, the highest film honour. I&B minister Prakash Javadekar announced the news via Twitter and soon the wishes started to pour in from the B-Town.

From Karan Johar to Rajinikanth, everyone congratulated him and expressed happiness. Take a look!

Filmmaker R Balki, who has collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan for many films, told PTI, "Amitabh Bachchan will be the first person to win a best actor award after winning the Dada Saheb Phalke award."

Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari said that the award was a testimony to Amitabh Bachchan's immense contribution to Indian cinema.

Taapsee Pannu who has worked with Amitabh Bachchan in movies like Pink and Badla said he "truly deserves all honours possible concerning Indian cinema."

Amitabh Bachchan, meanwhile, was full of gratitude, deeply grateful and so humbled. “I am deeply grateful and so humbled. My sincerest gratitude," he was quoted as saying by India Today.

The award comes in the same year when Amitabh Bachchan has completed 50 years in the industry. Big B debuted in Bollywood in 1969, the same year when the first ever Dada Saheb Phalke award was given to Devika Rani.

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In his career spanning over 50 years, Amitabh Bachchan has had a journey full of ups and downs. His massive fan following loves him immensely. So much so, that when Big B falls sick, the entire country prays for his good health. From being a great host of show Kaun Banega Crorepati to essaying different roles in cinema, he has earned himself a cult status, which he truly deserves.