Amitabh Bachchan, who has been conferred this year’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award, received the award today in Delhi. President of India Ram Nath Govind presented the actor the award. The actor is honoured with the award for his outstanding contribution to the film industry.

The 66th National Awards were held in Delhi on December 23 this yaer.

Amitabh Bachchan, who was ill at that time, was not able to attend the ceremony.

Today, 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 given the award on December 29.

Amitabh Bachchan was accompanied by his wife Jaya Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan to the event today.