Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be feted with the Personality of the Year Award at the upcoming 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Information and Broadcasting Ministry sources said.

The 75-year-old actor's glorious career has spanned almost five decades, in which he has been decorated with a plethora of national and international honours. He continues to work in the film industry and has projects like "Thugs of Hindostan" and "102 Not Out" in his kitty.

The award will be given to him during the prestigious IFFI, to be held November 20-28.