‘Deeply grateful and most humbled’: Amitabh Bachchan after Dadasaheb Phalke award win

Mumbai | Jagran Entertainment Desk: Bollywood’s Shehenshah, Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday was left with no words to express his gratitude after he was selected to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2018.   

The 76-year actor, who completes 50 years in cinema, took to Twitter to share his happiness with fans.

"There is a paucity of words searching a response .. for the generosity of words that pour in.. I am but deeply grateful and most humbled .. my sincerest gratitude," Bachchan wrote.

T 3298 - There is a paucity of words searching a response .. for the generosity of words that pour in ..
I am but deeply grateful and most humbled .. my sincerest gratitude ..

कृतज्ञ हूँ मैं , परिपूर्ण , आभार और धन्यवाद ... मैं केवल एक विनयपूर्ण , विनम्र अमिताभ बच्चन हूँ pic.twitter.com/ESfV7ms6fZ

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) September 24, 2019

On Tuesday, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced the award for the Bollywood veteran.

The award -- Dadasaheb Phalke -- was named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, who is considered to be the father of Indian cinema. The award was constituted in 1969, the same year when Amitabh Bachchan made his debut in the Bollywood with ‘Saat Hindustani’.

Considered the highest honour for an artiste in Indian cinema, the award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of Rs 10,00,000. It was conferred upon late actor Vinod Khanna in 2017.

Bollywood celebs continued to pour wishes upon the Megastar after he was named as the recipient.

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar said she was thrilled with the news. "Namaskar Amit ji. I am delighted to know you have been honoured with the Dadsaheb Phalke Award. Hearty congratulations to you. An award named after the Father of Indian cinema being bestowed upon the megastar of Indian cinema is a historic feat in itself," Mangeshkar tweeted.

नमस्कार अमितजी .आपको दादासाहेब फालके पुरस्कार घोषित हुआ ये सुनके मुझे बहुत ख़ुशी हुई.मैं आपको बहुत बधाई देती हु.भारतीय चित्रपट सृष्टि के जनक के नाम का पुरस्कार भारतीय सिनेमा के महानायक को मिलना ये अपने आप में एक ऐतिहासिक घटना है.@SrBachchan

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) September 24, 2019

Amitabh’s latest co-star Ayushmann Khurrana who will be next seen in Gulabo Sitabo congratulated Amitabh Bachhan and considers himself as the most lucky one to work with him. Taking to Twitter he wrote, “I’m the most fortunate one who got to work with the living legend. Dear @SrBachchan sir, heartiest congratulations for the #DadaSahebPhalkeAward”.

I’m the most fortunate one who got to work with the living legend. Dear @SrBachchan sir, heartiest congratulations for the #DadaSahebPhalkeAward

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) September 24, 2019

South superstar Mammootty said it was about time the actor received the honour.

Wishing dearest Amitji my hearty congratulations ! In fact in all our eyes you deserved it much earlier. But still brings me so much joy to know you’re being awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award !@SrBachchan #DadaSahabPhalke #dadasahabphalkeaward pic.twitter.com/1EXDIdMU3v

 

— Mammootty (@mammukka) September 24, 2019

"Wishing dearest Amitji my hearty congratulations! In fact in all our eyes you deserved it much earlier. But still brings me so much joy to know you're being awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award," Mammootty wrote