May 17, 2026 11:21 am (IST)
Big B receives Padma Vibhushan award from President in Delhi
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday received the Padma Vibhushan award from President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi.
Bachchan received the second highest civilian award in India in presence of his family.
The actor's Shakti co-star Dilip Kumar was unable to collect his Padma Vibhushan in person as he is being unwell for months.
Bachchan received the Padma Shri in 1984 and the Padma Bhushan in 2001.
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