Amitabh Bachchan, who has been conferred this year’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award, received the award. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Amitabh Bachchan is honoured with the award for his outstanding contribution to the film industry.
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The 66th National Awards were held in Delhi on December 23 this year. Amitabh Bachchan, who was ill at that time, was not able to attend the ceremony. President Ram Nath Kovind invited all the National Award winners of this year to the Rashrapati Bhavan for a get-together. During the award ceremony it was announced that Amitabh Bachchan will be presented with the award on December 29.