A file photo of Amitabh Bachchan.
Distinguished actor Amitabh Bachchan will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The government award is India’s highest honor given in the field of cinematic art. Bachchan will be honored with the award for inspiring generations with his diverse work.
“The legend Amitabh Bachchan who entertained and inspired for two generations has been selected unanimously for Dadasaheb Phalke The entire country and international community is happy. My heartiest congratulations to him, “Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar wrote on Twitter while announcing the news on Tuesday.
Bachchan has successfully transitioned from Bollywood’s Angry Young Man to the ‘Shahenshah’ of popular cinema, and gone onto become Indian film world’s most recognized icon on the global stage, through a career spanning over five decades. The actor started his journey in showbiz as one of seven protagonists in Saat Hindustani, and then went on to feature in the Rajesh Khanna-starrer Anand. Once he got noticed in Prakash Mehra’s 1973 hit, Zanjeer, there was no looking back. The film also marked the birth of his Angry Young Man avatar.
Amitabh Bachchan means different things to different fans. Some remember him as the towering lead in films like Deewaar, Zanjeer, Don and Sholay, while some appreciate his nuanced, National Award-winning portrayals in Black, Paa and Piku. There are fans who celebrate him for his comic timing, while others swear by his intense screen presence.
From touching the pinnacle of stardom to facing failure to his days of bankruptcy and to bouncing back in the game and seeing a meteoric rise – Big B, as Bollywood and fans fondly call him, has seen it all. His last release, Sujoy Ghosh’s thriller Badla has been declared a superhit by the trade. His upcoming projects include Chehre, Gulabo Sitabo, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Brahmastra and Aankhen 2.
As the news of Bachchan’s latest glory spread, members of the film fraternity rushed to congratulate the icon .
The most inspiring legend of Indian Cinema !!!! He is a bonafide rock star !!! I am honored and proud to be in the Era of AMITABH BACHCHAN! The prestigious# DadaSahebPhalkeAwardto@ SrBachchanhttps://t.co/wPepdsbugL
– 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!# DadaSahebPhalkeAwardhttps://t.co/sBJ7aHlGCI
– Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor)September 24, 2019
Congratulations to the legend@ SrBachchanfor the prestigious# DadaSahebPhalkeAward. You have entertained, inspired generations with your exhilarating Performances. Wishing you more success and happiness.🙏🎬🎥
– 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 ***@ SrBachchanpic.twitter.com/okyCHJIAYr
– Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna)September 24, 2019
NFAI congratulates legendary star of# Indiancinema# AmitabhBachchanfor receiving prestigious honor of# DadaSahebPhalkeAward.@ SrBachchanpic.twitter.com/AdmHqPkN80
– NFAI (@NFAIOfficial) (September) , 2019
Congratulations to Amitabh Bachchan ji for being selected for the prestigious# DadaSahebPhalkeAward. Your superb contribution to film industry is an inspiration for young actors.@ SrBachchan
– Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot 51) (September) , 2019
Congratulations dear@ SrBachchanji !!! You richly deserve this commendable honor !!!!# DadaSahebPhalkeAward
– Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) (September) , 2019
Overjoyed and so, so proud!# ProudSon🙏https: //t.co/bDj4kNaVhS
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan)September 24, 2019
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