Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was named the most distinguished personality of 2010 at the BIG Television Awards here. He says TV is a "complex and vibrant" medium and he admires the small screen fraternity that works tirelessly.

"So I went to the BigFm TV Awards and came back with one.. the most distinguished personality of the year in TV for the last year..., " Amitabh posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com, following the event Tuesday night.

The 68-year-old, who will be back on the small screen with "Kaun Banega Crorepati 5" starting Aug 15, is in awe of those who work round-the-clock for the small screen.

"The TV industry a revelation for me...a most complex and vibrant medium.. a difficult medium to be in, and most of all a tough medium to be connected with. It takes the mickey out of you when you are asked to perform for it...and I speak from experience, " he wrote.

"Hence my great admiration for all those that are connected with it, and continue to work each day for its betterment.. takes a lot out of the artistes and personalities that labor day and night in its working, " he added.

Amitabh made his TV debut with the first season of "Kaun Banega Crorepati" in 2000, against the wishes of his family and friends.

"When I was given the opportunity to work in it for the first time for 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', everyone told me I was making the biggest mistake of my life. Today, after receiving recognition, I am happy to have made that mistake!"

"Kaun Banega Crorepati" is the Indian version of the internationally popular "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" The upcoming season will be aired on Sony Entertainment Television.