Amitabh Bachchan Is ‘Deeply Honoured’ To Have Conferred With FIAF Award 2021 By Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan was conferred with The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) 2021 for his contribution to the preservation of India’s film heritage. The veteran actor was lauded for his work by Hollywood directors Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan who bestowed the award on him in a virtual ceremony that took place on March 19. He was nominated by noted filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur who is also the founder of the FIAF-affiliate Film Heritage Foundation, an Indian film archival organisation. He even shared a few pictures on his Twitter handle, proudly posing with the award.

Taking the picture to his micro-blogging site, he wrote how honoured he is to be receiving such a prestigious award. “I am deeply honoured to have been conferred with the 2021 FIAF Award. Thank you to FIAF and to Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan for bestowing the award on me in the ceremony today. Our commitment to the cause of saving India’s film heritage is unshakeable and Film Heritage Foundation will continue its efforts to build a nationwide movement to save our films. @FHF_Official @fiaf1938 @shividungarpur,” he wrote. 

"I consider it a privilege to join an esteemed group of artists around the entire world, working for the common cause of preserving our cinematic heritage,” the veteran actor was quoted saying by Cinestaan during his acceptance speech. 

Meanwhile, in an interview with Variety, Nolan who has been previous recipients of the FIAF awards congratulated the Sholay actor and said, "He has played an essential role in putting the cause of film preservation on the map in India and the subcontinent." ALSO READ: Amitabh Bachchan Steps Into Rishi Kapoor’s Shoes For Deepika Padukone Co-Starrer,The Intern Remake?- EXCLUSIVE