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!

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.@narendramodi @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/obzObHsbLk

¡ª Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) September 24, 2019

Congratulations dear @SrBachchan ji !!! You richly deserve this commendable honour !!!! #DadaSahebPhalkeAward

¡ª Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) September 24, 2019

The most inspiring legend of Indian Cinema!!!! He is a bonafide rock star!!! I am honoured and proud to be in the Era of AMITABH BACHCHAN! The prestigious #DadaSahebPhalkeAward to @SrBachchan https://t.co/wPepdsbugL

¡ª Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 24, 2019

There is no mention of Indian cinema without this Legend! He has redefined cinema with every role & deserves every accolade for his innumerable contributions! Congratulations @SrBachchan! #DadaSahebPhalkeAward https://t.co/sBJ7aHlGCI

¡ª Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 24, 2019

Congratulations to the legend @SrBachchan for the prestigious #DadaSahebPhalkeAward. You have entertained, inspired generations with your exhilarating Performances. Wishing you more success and happiness.???

¡ª Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) September 24, 2019

Dear Amitji,
Couldn¡¯t be happier to hear news that you will be receiving the prestigeous #DadaSahebPhalkeAward . You have inspired and entertained billions and continue to do so. We love you Sir and are so very proud of you ? @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/okyCHJIAYr

¡ª Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) September 24, 2019

#DadaSahebPhalkeAward Finally ! Wonderful to hear about Amit ji @SrBachchan getting this award. Congratulations. May you continue to inspire generations .

¡ª Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) September 24, 2019

Congratulations @SrBachchan on the #DadaSahebPhalkeAward , you are the best and you deserve the best ?????? pic.twitter.com/xe5oPNOpPV

¡ª Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) September 24, 2019

@SrBachchan Sir you have entertained generations with your invigorating performances and heartiest congratulations for being conferred with the much deserved #DadasahebPhalkeAward

¡ª Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) September 24, 2019

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.