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Karan Johar to Rajinikanth, Indian cine artists congratulate Amitabh Bachchan on receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 25 September 2019, 9:52 IST
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Bollywood overjoyed when they got to know that legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has been announced as the recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year. Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar shared the news on social media.

Prakash Javadekar wrote on Twitter, "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."

 

As soon it was announced the Indian cine artists and celebrities started congratulating megastar for his new achievement. Bollywood producer Karan Johar even called Amitabh Bachchan a 'bonafide Rock Star'. He tweeted, "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."

Amitabh Bachchan colleague and superstar Rajinikanth also tweeted, "Congratulations dear @SrBachchan Ji !!! You richly deserve this commendable honour !!!! #DadaSahebPhalkeAward"

Anil Kapoor also shared his congratulations and wishes to Shenshah and tweeted, "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."

 

Amitabh Bachchan is 11th Bollywood actor who has received this honour after legendries like Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and others.

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First published: 25 September 2019, 9:52 IST