Thought it's a retirement call, but...: Amitabh Bachchan enthralls in Phalke award speech

Actor Amitabh Bachchan was conferred with Dasaheb Phalke award on December 29 for his contribution to Indian cinema. award was given by President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan. event was attended by Jaya Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, among or dignitaries.

After receiving award, Amitabh Bachchan in his speech said something that left audience chuckling. He said, "I would like to say that when I came to kw about me receiving award I was in doubt. I thought it's a retirement call. But, let me tell you that re is some work left, that I have to finish and I have or projects in pipeline too. So if you can confirm that if I can work more or t, n I would be really obliged." Thanking audience, Amitabh Bachchan also said that it is because of ir motivation that he is standing at this platform and is receiving this award.

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When Bachchan received news

Amitabh Bachchan when he got to kw that he is being hored with this prestigious award, wrote on his blog: “re is a paucity of words searching a response.. for generosity of words that pour in ..I am but deeply grateful and most humbled .. my sincerest gratitude.”

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What is award?

Dasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema. It is presented annually at National Film Awards ceremony by Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Brocasting. recipient is houred for ir outstanding contribution to growth and development of Indian cinema and is selected by a committee consisting of eminent personalities from Indian film industry. award is comprised of a Golden Lotus and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.

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