Cannes 2013 Big B

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says the fact that the Cannes Film Festival paid a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema this year, was "a huge recognition of our worth and value".

Actress Vidya Balan is on this year's Cannes jury and is fully conscious of the "august" company she is in.

The Opening Ceremony of the 66th Festival de Cannes saw many international stars walk up the red carpet at the famous Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes. Many Indians were also present.

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says the fact that the Cannes Film Festival paid a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema this year, was "a huge recognition of our worth and value".

Actress Vidya Balan is on this year's Cannes jury and is fully conscious of the "august" company she is in.

The Opening Ceremony of the 66th Festival de Cannes saw many international stars walk up the red carpet at the famous Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes. Many Indians were also present.