Amitabh Bachchan receives Dada Saheb Phalke Award from President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the honour to the Bollywood megastar for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Bachchan, who had worked in innumerable memorable Bollywood movies in his career, was accompanied by wife Jaya Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan at the ceremony.

Amitabh Bachchan first tasted success in the early 1970s for films such as Zanjeer, Deewaar and Sholay, and was dubbed India's "angry young man" for his on-screen roles in Bollywood.

He was last seen in the film 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.'

Referred to as the Shahenshah of Bollywood, Star of the Millennium, or Big B, he has since appeared in over 190 Indian films in a career spanning almost five decades.

Bachchan is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema as well as world cinema.

Beyond the Indian subcontinent, he also has a large overseas following in markets including Africa (such as South Africa), the Middle East (especially Egypt), United Kingdom, Russia and parts of the United States.

Bachchan has won numerous accolades in his career, including four National Film Awards as Best Actor and many awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies.

He has won fifteen Filmfare Awards and is the most nominated performer in any major acting category at Filmfare, with 41 nominations overall.

In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter.