List of Amitabh Bachchan's awards, honours and recognitions

This is an incomplete list of awards, honours and recognitions of Amitabh Bachchan, an highly successful Indian actor.

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National Film Awards

Winner
* 1970 - Best Newcomer for "Saat Hindustani"
* 1991 - National Film Award for Best Actor for "Agneepath"
* 2006 - National Film Award for Best Actor for "Black".cite web | title=indiafm.com| work=Amitabh Bachchan wins National Award for Black|url=http://indiafm.com/news/2007/08/08/9878/index.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007] ----

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Winner
* 1971 - Best Actor in Supporting Role for "Anand" [http://www.bfjaawards.com/legacy/pastwin/197235.htm]
* 1975 - Best Actor for "Mili" [http://www.bfjaawards.com/legacy/pastwin/197639.htm]
* 2003 - Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award. [http://www.bfjaawards.com/sray/prevsray/index.htm]
* 2005 - Best Actor for "Black" [http://www.bfjaawards.com/awards/winlist/winlist06.htm] ----

Filmfare Awards

Winner
* 1971 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "Anand"
* 1973 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "Namak Haraam"
* 1977 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for "Amar Akbar Anthony"
* 1978 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for "Don"
* 1990 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (First Recipient)
* 1991 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for "Hum"
* 2000 - Superstar of the Millennium .cite web | title=geocities.com| work=Amitabh Bachchan named Superstar of the Millennium|url=http://www.geocities.com/anisharaja/ssawd.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* 2000 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "Mohabbatein"
* 2001 - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for "Aks"
* 2003 - Filmfare Power Award
* 2005 - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for "Black"
* 2005 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for "Black"

Nominated

Bachchan has been nominated as Filmfare Best Actor twenty-eight times (a record) and as Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nine times (also a record). He has also been nominated for Best Playback singer once.cite web | title=indiafm.com| work=Amitabh Bachchan sets a record at the Filmfare|url=http://www.indiafm.com/celebrities/awards/6909/index.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007] ----

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Winner
* 2000 - IIFA Special Honorary Award [http://www.culturopedia.com/Cinema/film_awards.html]
* 2001 - IIFA best supporting actor award for "Mohabbatein"
* 2002 - IIFA Personality of the Year [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2002/04/26/stories/2002042600960400.htm]
* 2006 - "IIFA Wall of Fame'.cite web | title=zee news.com| work=IIFA Hall of fame|url=http://www.zeenews.com/iifa2006/homepage.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* 2006 - IIFA Best Actor Award for "Black"----

Bollywood Movie Awards

Winner
* 2001 - Bollywood Movie Award - Critics Award Male for "Mohabbatein"
* 2003 - Bollywood Movie Award - Most Sensational Actor for "Kaante"
* 2006 - Bollywood Movie Award - Best Actor for "Black"----

Zee Cine Awards

Winner
* 2003 - Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement [http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/akaushik/rejaction_hurts.htm]
* 2004 - Golden Grade Award [http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/324_koi-mil-gaya-takes-top-honours-at-zee-cine-awards.html]
* 2006 - Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Male for "Black"----

Star Screen Awards

Winner
* 2003 - Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Hema Malini for "Baghban"
* 2003 - Distinction In Acting Award for "Baghban" [http://www.screenindia.com/print.php?content_id=7084] [http://www.screenindia.com/films/awards/04/17.html]
* 2004 - Most Outstanding Personality [http://hrithikroshan-newone-man-industry.blogspot.com]
* 2005 - Star Screen Award Best Actor for "Black"
* 2007 - Star Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics) for "Chini_Kum"

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Stardust Awards

Winner
* 2003 - Stardust Award for Lifetime Achievement [http://www.starswelove.com/scriptsphp/news.php?newsid=2198]
* 2004 - Special Award for the film "Baghban" [http://www.zdag.com/movieDisplay.jsp?movieID=9039]
* 2005 - Special Award for the film "Black" [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050222/nation.htm#10] [http://hrithikroshan-newone-man-industry.blogspot.com]
* 2006 - Stardust Star of the Year Award - Male for "Black"----

Other Awards

Winner
* 1970 - "Saraswati Award" for "Anand" [http://www.ishopindian.com/shop/product.php?printable=Y&productid=22174&cat=0&page=7]
* 2000 - All-India Critics Association (AICA): Best Actor Award for "Sooryavansham". [http://www.geocities.com/anisharaja/amitawds.html]
* 2000 - Sansui Viewers Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actor for "Mohabbatein". [http://www.yashrajfilms.com/awards/awards.htm]
* 2000 - Bollywood People's Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actor for "Mohabbatein". [http://www.planetbollywood.com/Awards00/results.html]
* 2001 - Zee Gold Awards: Critics Award for Best Male for "Mohabbatein". [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010503/world.htm#6]
* 2002 - “Icon of the Millennium” award at the 32nd Rupa AIFA Awards at Bandra. [http://movies.123india.com/nikhil/photos/archives/nik_pin_1351.html]
* 2003 - MTV Lycra Awards: Maha Style Icon of the Year [http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/bollywood/2003/11/mtv_awards_gallery.shtml] (First Recipient)
* 2004 - "Radio Voice of the Year" award. [http://us.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k4/apr/aprmam88.htm]
* 2004 - Sansui Viewer's Choice Movie Awards: Personality of the Year [http://in.news.yahoo.com/040202/43/2b9fg.html]
* 2004 - Sports World's "Jodi of the Year" along with Hema Malini for "Baghban". [http://www.geocities.com/bibhua2000/swfilm.html]
* 2006 - Bollyvista Film Awards: Best Actor for "Black". [http://forums.dailygupshup.com/index.php?showtopic=508]
* 2006 - Bollywood People's Choice Awards: Best Actor for "Black". [http://www.planetbollywood.com/Awards/results05.php]
* 2006 - Apsara Awards: Best Actor for "Black". [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/19942.html]
* 2006 - Rediff Movie Awards: Best Actor for "Black". [http://mboard.rediff.com/board/board.php?boardid=movies2006jan18msg&page=1] ----

Lifetime Achievement Awards

* 1989 - Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rotary Club of Bombay (Mumbai). [http://www.screenindia.com/archive/archive_fullstory.php?content_id=8343]
* 2002 - Lifetime Achievement Award by the Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards. [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1908989.cms] [http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/02/25/stories/2002022500300800.htm]
* 2003 - "Bollywood's Lifetime Achievement Award" by the London-based Asian Guild. [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/47443750.cms]
* 2003 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sangeet Shiromani Award. [http://www.talatmahmood.net/downmemorylane.htm]
* 2006 - Lifetime Achievement Award at AXN Action Awards. [http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/july/july145.htm] ----

Television Awards

Winner
* 2000 - Screen Videocon Awards: Best Anchor Award for "Kaun Banega Crorepati". [http://www.screenindia.com/20010126/tcover.htm] [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010122/nation.htm#5]
* 2001 - Indian Telly Awards: "TV Personality of the Year" for "Kaun Banega Crorepati". [http://www.indiantellyawards.com/y2k1/winner.htm] [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010708/nation.htm#5]
* 2001 - Hero Honda-Indian Television Academy Awards: Best Anchor-game quiz for "Kaun Banega Crorepati". [http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/dec/dec1.htm]
* 2001 - Hero Honda-Indian Television Academy Awards: Best Host for "Kaun Banega Crorepati". [http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/dec/dec1.htm]
* 2002 - Indiantelevision: Best Television Anchor Award for "Kaun Banega Crorepati". [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/27069472.cms]
* 2002 - Indian Telly Awards: TV Anchor of the Year for "Kaun Banega Crorepati". [http://www.indiantellyawards.com/y2k2/winners.htm]
* 2005 - Indian Telly Awards: Best Anchor Award for "Kaun Banega Crorepati2". [http://www.indiantellyawards.com/y2k5/winners.htm] [http://movies.indiainfo.com/television/fleeting-look-telly-awards-071205.html]
* 2007 - Indian Television Academy (ITA) Award for achieving the “Ultimate eminence in the world of entertainment” [http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/11/23/10477/index.html] [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/gallery/events/13808.html] ----

National honours

* 1980 - "Avadh Samman" by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. [http://www.ndtv.com/ent/story.asp?section=Movies&slug=Anil+Kapoor+to+be+awarded+the+Avadh+Samman&id=1020]
* 1982 - Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour from the Government of India.
* 1995 - "Yash Bharati Samman", UP state's highest civilian honour from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.cite web | title=apunkachoice.com| work=Awarded by Uttar Pradesh|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20061112-3.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* 1997 - "Distinguished Alumni " award at the inaugural function of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Capital's largest Central University. [http://www.burmalibrary.org/reg.burma/archives/199701/msg00242.html]
* 2000 - "Best Artist of the Millennium" by Hero Honda and file magazine "Stardust" [http://www.geocities.com/anisharaja/honda-stardust.html]
* 2001 - Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour from the Government of India.
* 2002 - "Dayawati Modi" award. This award is among the highest awards in India in the field of Art, Culture and Education.cite web|publisher=The Hindu|title=National Dayawati Modi Award for Padamsee|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/18/stories/2007111854520800.htm|accessdate=11 March|accessyear=2007]
* 2002 - Kishore Kumar award by the Madhya Pradesh Government for excellence in acting and his unparalleled contribution to the film industry.cite web | title=Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/26698419.cm|accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* 2002 - Raj Kapoor award by the Government of Maharastra for outstanding contribution to the Indian cinema. [http://www.hindunet.org/News/default.php?dtstr=20021011&HNETSEID=301f7704e66f02a4fedaf0b16ee89123]
* 2004 - Honorary Doctorate by the Jhansi University.cite web | title=timesofindia.indiatimes.com| work=Jhansi University honours Amitabh Bachchan|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1733064.cms| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* 2004 - "Living Legend" Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry. [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040328/spectrum/main4.htm]
* 2005 - Deenanath Mangeshkar award for his contribution to films and music.cite web | title=indiaexpress.com| work=Madhya Pradesh honours Bachchan|url=http://www.indiaexpress.com/news/entertainment/20050424-2.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* 2006 - Honorary Doctorate Degree on by his Alma Mater Delhi University.cite web | title=in.rediff.com| work=Delhi University honours Bachchan|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/04look.htm| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* 2007 - Special Award for his contribution to Indian cinema at the 9th Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image International Film. [http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/09/stories/2007030922291400.htm] ----

International honours and recognitions

* In July 1999, Amitabh Bachchan was named the "Greatest Star of the Millennium" by BBC online poll where he defeated many Hollywood legends such as Alec Guinness, Marlon Brando, Sir Laurence Olivier and Charlie Chaplin. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/381017.stm]
* In June 2000, he became the first living Asian to have been immortalised in wax at London's prestigious Madame Tussauds wax museum.cite web | title=geocities.com| work=Madame Tussands imortalises Amitabh Bachchan|url=http://www.geocities.com/anisharaja/tussaud.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* He was conferred with a special commendation by the Government of South Africa for his continued support for and his special affinity for the people of South Africa.cite web | title=videovision.co.za| work=Government of South Africa honours Bachchan|url=http://www.videovision.co.za/Press/press51.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* In March 2001, he was ranked as the "Most powerful actor in Bollywood" by the American publishing and media company Forbes. [http://www.geocities.com/bigbachchan2/amitforbes.html]
* On September 10, 2001 he was awarded the "Star of the Century" award at the Alexandria International Film Festival. Egyptian Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni presented Bachchan with the award in recognition of his contribution to international cinema.cite web | title=geocities.com| work=Egypt's prime minister honours Bachchan|url=http://www.geocities.com/bigbachchan2/amitaward.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007] [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010904/world.htm#8]
* On March 14, 2003, he was conferred with the honorary citizenship of the French town of Deauville at the fifth edition of the Asian film festival. An honour earlier bestowed on only two people, Queen Elizabeth II of England and the Soviet space hero, Yuri Gagarin. [http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/07/04/stories/2003070400980100.htm] Bachchan also launched a retrospective of his films. [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003040300600900.htm&date=2003/04/03/&prd=th&]
* In a poll conducted by Britain's television channel Channel 4 in May 2003, he was voted 92nd in the list of "the Greatest 100 Film Stars of All time". Bachchan was the only Indian actor on the list, which is dominated by American and British actors.cite web | title=timesofindia.indiatimes.com| work=92nd on channel 4 list|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?artid=45505175| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* In 2003, he has been named goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).cite web | title=tsunamigeneration.org| work=Amitabh Bachchan joins UNICEF|url=http://www.tsunamigeneration.org/infobycountry/india_26029.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007] .
* In 2003, he was honoured at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. [http://www.desiclub.com/bollywood/tidbits/tidbits_article.cfm?id=98]
* In October 2003, he was honoured at the Marrakech International Film Festival.cite web | title=imdb.com| work=Honour for Bachchan at Marrakech festival|url=http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/Marrakech_International_Film_Festival/2003| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* In December 2004, he became the first Asian and only the fifth ambassador for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.cite web | title=indiafirstfoundation.org| work=First Asian ambassador for Nelson Mandela Foundation|url=http://www.indiafirstfoundation.org/ARCHIVES/news/04/december/misc_m.htm#misc7| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* In April 2005, The Walter Reade Theater of Lincoln Centre in New York honoured Amitabh Bachchan with a special tribute, retrospective--titled "Amitabh Bachchan: The Biggest Film Star in the World".cite web | title=wnbc.com| work=Amitabh honoured by Walter Reade Theatre|url=http://www.wnbc.com/lincolncenter/4359164/detail.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007] The tribute also included "An Evening with Amitabh Bachchan", a live appearance by Bachchan hosted at the Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.cite web | title=iaac.us| work=Join Amitabh Bachchan for the evening|url=http://www.iaac.us/ab_amitabh.htm| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* In September 2005, The Tropentheatre in Amsterdam honoured Bachchan with a special tribute. The tribute also included a live appearance and an interview with Amitabh Bachchan.cite web | title=indianfeelings.com| work=Amsterdam and Amitabh Bachchan|url=http://www.indianfeelings.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=944&Itemid=58| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* In 2005, he has lent his voice to the Oscar-winning French documentary "March of the Penguins", directed by Luc Jacquet.cite web | title=apunkachoice.com| work=Amitabh lends his voice for documentary|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20070124-3.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* British newspaper "The Sunday Times" has described Bachchan as "Tom Cruise, Sean Connery and Clint Eastwood rolled into one. Certainly there is no British actor alive who shares his fame" the British newspaper said on December 4, 2006.cite web | title=apunkachoice.com| work=Amitabh Bachchan: Tom Cruise, Sean Connery rolled into one!|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20061204-1.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* He is the only Asian to feature on the BBC's chat-show, "Wogan".cite web | title=popularprakashan.com| work=Amitabh Bachchan chats with Terry Wogan|url=http://www.popularprakashan.com/Showbook.asp?bookid=81| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* He was given an honorary degree of Doctor of Arts by De Montfort University in Leicester, UK on July 19, 2006 in recognition of his distinguished career in films. He is the first Indian star to be feted by a foreign university.cite web | title=educationuk.org| work=Amitabh Bachchan honoured by De Montfort University|url=http://www.educationuk.org/clubukindia/10/india_bollywood.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* He will be honoured along with actors and directors from Hollywood at an International Film Festival in Rabat, Morocco.cite web | title=hindu.com| work=Joining the ranks of Hollywood|url=http://www.hindu.com/2003/09/07/stories/2003090701192000.htm| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* He has become the first Indian celebrity and the sixth in the world to be presented with a special certificate for his support to the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFI) in London.cite web | title=apunkachoice.com| work=Certificate for Bachchan|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20061116-1.html| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* On January 27, 2007 he has been awarded France's highest civilian honour, Legion of Honour for his "exceptional career in the world of cinema and beyond". Describing Bachchan as a "towering Indian personality" and the "number-one actor of Indian cinema", Ambassador Girard said the award "brings Bachchan into the international legion of world's greatest artistes".cite web | title=news.bbc.co.uk| work=Amitabh awarded the Legion of Honour|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6306201.stm| accessdate=11 March| accessyear=2007]
* An unauthorised biography of Bachchan was released in the British capital by the English author who described the Bollywood mega superstar as the "Uber-God" of Indian cinema. He is India's "Most legendary Film Star" - a cross between Clint Eastwood, Al Pacino, Elvis Presley and with more than a hint of John Travolta," Jessica wrote in the book, her maiden venture. [http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20070308-1.html]
* On June 9, 2007 he was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Art by Chancellor of the University Brandan Foster by the Leeds Metropolitan University in Yorkshire [http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20070610-0.html]
* In the weekend of June 16 and 17 June 2007, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosts a Bachchan spectacular retrospective to honour Bachchan's stellar career. [http://www.iefilmi.com/244.html] [http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s4i20456] The Chairman of BAFTA ended the event by announcing Bachchan as an honorary Life-Time member of BAFTA. [http://indiafm.com/features/2007/06/27/2800/index.html]
* On November 22, 2007 he was honoured by the London Mayor Ken Livingstone with "The Visit London Special Award for Outstanding Achievement" for his contribution to Indian cinema in the last 30 years. [http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=408976&ssid=1&ssname=Movies%20and%20Theatre&sid=ENT&sname=] ----

Polls

* 2002 - Voted the "Hottest Male Vegetarian" by 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA). [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/186003.cms]
* 2003 - Voted the "Greatest Actor" in the film personalities category in the Best of India poll conducted by Zee News. [http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k3/aug/aug122.htm]
* 2003 - Voted the "Hottest Vegetarian Alive" by 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) for second year in a row. [http://www.petaindia.com/803hotveg.html] [http://pets.indiatimes.com/articleshow/185945.cms]
* 2004 - Voted the "Hottest Male Vegetarian" by 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) for three years running. [http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20041015-0.html] [http://www.peta.org/MC/NewsItem.asp?id=5237]
* 2005 - Voted NDTV’s Urban "Indian of the Year" through a nationwide poll. [http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=60723]
* 2006 - Voted "Indian of the Year" in a leading newspaper. [http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20061226-0.html]
* 2006 - Voted "Real Star of Stars" by reader's choice. [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Amitabh_is_the_real_star_of_stars/articleshow/996610.cms]
* 2008 - Voted "Asia's Sexiest Vegetarian man" [http://www.petaasiapacific.com/feature-world_vegetarian_sexy.asp] ----

Other recognitions

* 2003 - FPFAC 'Achiever' Awards: "Achiever of the Year" award. [http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k3/aug/aug211.htm]
* 2005 - Ranked as the "Most popular Star in India" by the Hansa Research's new syndicated study, Celebrity Track. [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/09/11/stories/2005091102480300.htm]
* 2005 - “Diamond of India” award by The International Gemological Institute (IGI). [http://www.diamondworld.net/publications/default.asp?article=publications_archival_2005_11_growingmarket]
* 2007 - "Forever Indian" award by the Diamond Trading Company with the. He is the first Indian to receive this award. [http://nowrunning.com/news/slideshow.asp?newsID=9301&it=5&t=1#mainViewSection]
* 2008 - FILM CRITIC and columnist, Anil Dharkar’s latest book on top 20 Indian icons features Bachchan amongst India’s top 20 iconic people. [http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=131073] ----

References