On September 24 evening, Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, announced on Twitter that Bollywood’s veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has been selected for Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2019. He tweeted, “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.” Since then actors from across industries have been pouring in congratulatory messages on social media for Big B. Amitabh Bachchan to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2019, Informs I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar.

Celebs from south that includes Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Nagarjuna Akkineni and many others have extended heartwarming wishes to Amitabh Bachchan. The makers of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (in which Bachchan will next be seen in) have also wished him for receiving this honour. The official page of Konidela Productions Company tweeted, “Team #SyeRaa congratulates LEGEND @SrBachchan sir on being honoured with the most prestigious #DadaSahebPhalkeAward So honoured to have him play Gosayi Venkanna in our film!” Let’s take a look at the wishes shared on Twitter for Amitabh Bachchan.

Mammootty

Rajinikanth

Nagarjuna Akkineni

Team Sye Raa

Amitabh Bachchan has expressed his gratitude on seeing the innumerable wishes across social media platforms. He shared, “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 ..” The veteran actor will be honoured at the 66th National Film Awards ceremony. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of entertainment.

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