Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly been invited to attend the 12th edition of River to River Florence Indian Film Festival in Italy as the guest of honour.

The 70-year-old has been invited as an official guest for the first time at a festival in Italy, and he will be there to present some of his films including "Deewaar", "Sholay", "Black" and a documentary on his life, said a statement adding that Selvaggia Velo, director of the festival, is excited to have Big B in Florence.

The River to River Florence Indian Film Festival is the only festival in Italy that is entirely devoted to Indian cinema.

The festival will take place at Cinema Odeon, in Florence, Dec 7-13, under the Patronage of the Embassy of India and the Italy-India association.