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AMITABH BACHCHAN
With a career spanning more than five decades, National Award winning
actor Amitabh Bachchan is one of
the pioneers of Indian Cinema. Son of the renowned poet Sri Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan has
won several accolades for his contribution to the arts including the
Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
Mr. Bachchan is widely recognised as one of the most influential actors of the Indian Film Industry with over 190 films. Apart from his prolific work in the entertainment industry, he has also been a part of several humanitarian causes and activities over the years.
Mr. Bachchan’s influence spreads far beyond the border of India, winning the hearts of many across the globe. In 2013, he made an appearance in the Hollywood film Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby. In 2007, the Government of France bestowed him with the highest civilian honour, the Knight of the Legion of Honour, for all his contributions towards cinema and beyond.
This is a list of his accolades:
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1984 -PADAM SHRI
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2001 -Padma Bhushan
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2007 - France’s highest civilian honour, the “Knight of the Legion of Honour”
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2011 - For his contribution to the entertainment world, an Honorary Doctorate by the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane
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2011 - “Abhinaya Chakravarthy” Award given by the President of India
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2011 - “Maharashtrian of the Year-the Maanbindu” Award given by the President of India
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2013 - For his outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema, an Honorary Doctorate by the Jodhpur National University
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2013 - For his contribution towards 100 years of Indian Cinema, the President of India ‘Medallion of Honour’
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2015 - Filmfare Awards - the most-nominated performer ever in a major acting category
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1984 – Padma Shri
2001 – Padma Bhushan
2007 – France’s highest civilian honour, the “Knight of the Legion of Honour”
2011 – For his contribution to the entertainment world, an Honorary Doctorate by the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane
2011 – “Abhinaya Chakravarthy” Award given by the President of India
2011 – “Maharashtrian of the Year-the Maanbindu” Award given by the President of India