Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Amitabh Bachchan: Rajinikanth, others react

One could’ve mistaken to assume that Amitabh Bachchan had already won Dadasaheb Phalke Award, considering re aren’t too many hours in this country that he has t been bestowed with. However, anuncement from I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar to hour Big B with biggest award in Indian cinema, was just ar fear in legend’s glorious career. Some of biggest names of country exulted over hour to be bestowed on Amitabh Bachchan, including Rajinikanth and ex-winners like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. 

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Wishes galore for 'Mahanayak'

Rajinikanth congratulated Amitabh Bachchan by saying that he ‘richly deserved this commendable hour’. 

Lata Mangeshkar was houred with award in 1989. legendary singer congratulated Bachchan and said anuncement had immensely delighted her. She said that ‘Mahanayak’ (Great actor) receiving award in hour of ‘Far of Indian Cinema’ was a historic event. 

Asha Bhosle, Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner in 2000, was also a jury member, and conveyed her delight, “As a Dadasaheb Phalke Award Jury Member, I am pleased to congratulate Shri. Amitabh Bachchanji on his getting this Prestigious Award.” 

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Anil Kapoor tweeted, “re is mention of Indian cinema without this Legend! He has redefined cinema with every role & deserves every accolade for his innumerable contributions!” 

Anupam Kher shared a throwback picture to convey his wishes. 

Karan Johar’s mess summed up what Amitabh Bachchan meant to Hindi cinema, “ most inspiring legend of Indian Cinema!!!! He is a bonafide rock star!!! I am houred and proud to be in Era of AMITABH BACHCHAN! prestigious #DadaSahebPhalkeAward to  @SrBachchan." 

Like many of us, Amitabh Bachchan is an idol for Sidharth Malhotra, he wrote, “Always looked upto you Sir and you truly deserve this @SrBachchan! Heartiest Congratulations for this prestigious award #DadaSahabPhalkeAwards.” 

Madhur Bhandarkar posted, “Congratulations to legend @SrBachchan for prestigious #DadaSahebPhalkeAward. You have entertained, inspired generations with your exhilarating Performances. Wishing you more success and happiness.” 

“ one deserves this more!!!! @SrBachchan Sir, heartiest congratulations!!!! Am thrilled to bits!!! #DadaSahebPhalkeAward -this is an hour for every #AmitabhBachchan Fan including me - Thank you@PrakashJavdekar ji -,” wrote Riteish Deshmukh. 

Actor and MP Kirron Kher also was ecstatic, “Congratulations to Amitji for getting #DadaSahebPhalkeAwards2019 . Richly deserved . What a legend, with such an illustrious career. And still going strong. More strength to you,@SrBachchan Sir!” Kirron Kher wrote. 

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Dadasaheb Phalke Award 

winners of Dadasaheb Phalke Awards in last two years were Vid Khanna, Shashi Kapoor while Dev Anand, Gulzar, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Yash Chopra, among ors have also been houred with hour. Amitabh Bachchan will receive his award on day of presentation of National Film Awards. 

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