New Delhi:

Bollywood veteran actor-filmaker Shashi Kapoor was on Sunday confered upon prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.

The veteron actor was unable to attend the award ceremony in Delhi because of his ill-health.

The entire Kapoor family including Karishma, Rishi Kapoor attended the ceremony besides several celebrities from the film industry.

After giving the award, Arun Jaitley said, "You represent the great legacy, it is the third award being conferred in your family. The way your family produces talent, I’m sure it’s not the last one."

Legend Amitabh Bachchan also mentioned, "Thanks Shashi ji for being just who you are, compassionate person, wonderful colleague & generous friend."

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