Virat Kohli wishes 'greatest of all time' Amitabh Bachchan for Dadsaheb Phalke Award

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli took to his Twitter handle to congratulate megastar Amitabh Bachchan on his Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Kohli said that his contribution to Indian cinema is an inspiration for many. Kohli concluded by using a unique hashtag for Bachchan — #GreatestOfAllTime.

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Take pride in recognition of my profession: Bachchan on Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan feels proud to be presented with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema's highest hour, and says he has thing but gratitude and affection for people of country. President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday presented Bachchan with award in a special ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Bachchan was earlier supposed to receive hour at National Film Awards ceremony last Monday, but actor was unable to attend event due to ill health. Sharing pictures from ceremony on his blog, 77-year-old actor said, "I am in pride for recognition. I am in pride for recognition of my profession. I am in pride of my country and my film Industry."

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actor attended ceremony with his wife, veteran actor-MP Jaya Bachchan and son, actor Abhishek Bachchan. Also present were winners of National Film Awards. Bachchan took to Twitter and wrote, "My gratitude and my affection to people of this great country, India for this recognition."

In a career spanning five decades, Bachchan has stayed at top, surprising fans with memorable performances film after film. government houred Bachchan with Padma Shri in 1984, Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Padma Vibhushan in 2015 for his contributions to arts. 

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(WITH PTI INPUTS)