From Abhishek Bachchan to Karan Johar, Bollywood congratulates Amitabh Bachchan on Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award – India's highest film honour, this year. The announcement came on Tuesday when Union Minister Prakash Javadekar shared the news on his Twitter account. He said in a tweet, "The legend Amitabh Bachchan who entertained and inspired 2 generations has been selected unanimously for Dadasaheb Phalke award. The entire country and international community is happy. My heartiest Congratulations to him." https://twitter.com/juniorbachchan/status/1176505583098183680?s=20 Bollywood congratulated the legendary actor. Son Abhishek Bachchan expressed his joy saying, "Overjoyed and so, so proud." His daughter Shweta Bachchan wrote, "Whose your Dada (Saheb Phalke)? Uncontainable excitement, pride, tears, and general hysteria!!! Congratulations Papa." https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/1176494541769252864?s=20 Filmmaker Karan Johar wrote, "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://twitter.com/AnilKapoor/status/1176497627614965760?s=20 "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 Amitabh Bachchan!" Anil Kapoor tweeted. https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/1176512209532440577?s=20 Riteish Deshmukh said, "No one deserves this more!!!! @SrBachchan Sir, heartiest congratulations!!!! Am thrilled to bits!!! #DadaSahebPhalkeAward -this is an honour for every #AmitabhBachchan Fan including me - Thank you @PrakashJavdekar ji." Also Read: India is proud of your cinematic brilliance & support to social causes- Modi to Bachchan A tweet by actor Dia Mirza said, "Congratulations Dearest Sir @SrBachchan!!! Your contribution to cinema and the arts is invaluable. 50 years in film with your continued passion and commitment to the craft are an inspiration." -PTC News
