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It was just yesterday when Union minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, announced that the legendary actor – Amitabh Bachchan – has been selected unanimously for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The news spread like wildfire and congratulatory wishes for AB poured in no time.

Amitabh Bachchan’s children Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan were amongst the first ones to wish their daddy on this achievement. Shweta Bachchan did a little wordplay with her caption as she posted a throwback picture of Big B to congratulate him. She wrote, “Whose your Dada (Saheb Phalke)? Uncontainable excitement, pride, tears, and general hysteria!!! Congratulations Papa.”

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Soon many other Bollywood stars wished the veteran actor on social media. Ajay Devgn wrote, “Congratulations @SrBachchan ji on being bestowed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. It’s another feather in your long list of well-deserved accolades. Honoured to have worked with you in some amazing films.” While Vivek Anand Oberoi wrote, “Big congratulations to the iconic Big B for winning the #DadaSahebPhalkeAward!! It’s such a huge honour to be your fan @SrBachchan sir Hats off to your contribution to Indian Cinema. Thank you for always inspiring us all! More power to you sir!”

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