Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Big B

DISTINGUISHED actor Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The Government award is India’s highest honour given in the field of cinematic art. Bachchan will be honoured 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 Award. The entire country and international community is happy.

My heartiest congratulations to him,” Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javdekar 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 recognised icon on the global stage, through a career spanning over five decades. 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”.

“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 #DadaSaheb Phalke Award to Amitabh Bachchan,” filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted. Calling Big B a legend, actor Anil Kapoor wrote on Twitter: “There is no mention of Indian cinema without this Legend! He has redefined cinema with every role and deserves every accolade for his innumerable contributions! Congratulations.”

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: “Congratulations to the legend for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award. You have entertained, inspired generations with your exhilarating Performances. Wishing you more success and happiness.” Mah CM hails Amitabh for Dadasaheb Phalke award: MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday congratulated film actor Amitabh Bachchan on being selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke award. Fadnavis also said Maharashtra saluted him for his legendary contribution towards Indian cinema.

“Many many congratulations Amitabh Bachchan ji for being selected for the prestigious #DadaSahebPhalkeAward ! Maharashtra salutes you for your great and legendary contribution to the Indian cinema! @SrBachchan,” Fadnavis tweeted. In a career spanning five decades, Bachchan has given memorable performances and is a four-time National Film Award winner. The 76-year-old screen icon, who rose to stardom with his ‘angry young man’ persona capturing the anger of the young generation in the 1970s with films such as “Zanjeer”, “Deewar” and “Sholay”, continues to be a force to reckon with in Indian cinema.