As soon as Amitabh Bachchan was named Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2019 winner, several Bollywood and South celebs have started pouring in congratulatory messages for Big B on social media. Amitabh Bachchan fans are also elated with the big news and are now celebrating it on Twitter. Big B will soon be honoured with Indian cinema's highest honour for an artiste. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar confirmed the news on Tuesday in a Twitter post.

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johawas one of the first celebrities to congratulate Amitabh Bachchan on Twitter.

The most inspiring legend of Indian Cinema!!!! He is a bonafide rock star!!! I am honoured and proud to be in the Era of AMITABH BACHCHAN! The prestigious #DadaSahebPhalkeAward to @SrBachchan https://t.co/wPepdsbugL

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 24, 2019

Anil Kapoor wrote, "There is no mention of Indian cinema without this Legend! He has redefined cinema with every role & deserves every accolade for his innumerable contributions! Congratulations @SrBachchan #DadaSahebPhalkeAward".

There is no mention of Indian cinema without this Legend! He has redefined cinema with every role & deserves every accolade for his innumerable contributions! Congratulations @SrBachchan! #DadaSahebPhalkeAward https://t.co/sBJ7aHlGCI

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 24, 2019

South sensation Nagarjuna also extended his warm wishes to Amitabh Bachchan.

Dear Amitji,
Couldn’t be happier to hear news that you will be receiving the prestigeous #DadaSahebPhalkeAward . You have inspired and entertained billions and continue to do so. We love you Sir and are so very proud of you 🙏 @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/okyCHJIAYr

— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) September 24, 2019