Amitabh Bachchan is "inspiring" and "truly deserving" of Dadasaheb Phalke award and every other honour, said Bollywood celebrities as they congratulated the megastar on Tuesday as he was recognised for the highest honour in Indian cinema.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar in a Twitter post said that the award will be given to the 76-year-old actor.
"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," filmmaker Karan Johar, who has worked with Bachchan on several films, tweeted.
Singer Asha Bhosle, who was on the award jury, also congratulated the actor: "I am pleased to congratulate Shri. Amitabh Bachchanji on his getting this Prestigious Award."
Filmmaker R Balki, who has collaborated with Bachchan in several films like "Paa", "Cheeni Kum", said, "Amitabh Bachchan will be the first person to win a best actor award after winning the Dada Saheb Phalke award!"
Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, who directed the actor in "Bhoothnath Returns", said Bachchan has been ruling hearts and box office for many decades now and the award "is a true testimony to that."
Actor Aahana Kumra, who worked with Bachchan in Anurag Kashyap backed "Yudh", called the actor the "superstar of the millennium."
Bejoy Nambiar, who directed the actor in "Wazir", called Bachchan a
"true blue legend."
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