Veteran actor Al Pacino was honoured with a British Film Institute Fellowship here.

The "Godfather" attended the event at Corinthia Hotel with his girlfriend Lucila Sola, reports contactmusic.com.

The Fellowship title is given to individuals in "recognition of their outstanding contribution to film or television culture".

In his acceptance speech, he said: "This is such a great honour... I'm overwhelmed. People I've adored have received this award. I appreciate this so much."

Some of the previous Fellowship recipients include Ian Holm, Joan Collins and John Hurt.