Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has a daughter Shweta Nanda, says daughters are the "best gift" and they should be given respect and dignity.

"Daughters are the best gift? My daughter the most beautiful in the whole world? Every daughter is? Love her, give her respect, dignity," Amitabh posted on Twitter on Monday.

The 74-year-old, who won the Best Actor honour at the 23rd Star Screen Awards 2016 on Sunday for his role in "Pink", even dedicated his award to his daughter.

"I dedicate this award to Shweta, the most beautiful daughter in the world," Amitabh wrote on his blog.

"Pink", a courtroom drama, has been directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury.

The film deals with crime against women and also stars Taapsee Pannu, Andrea Tariang and Kirti Kulhari in lead roles.