Cairo: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated the third edition of 'India by the Nile' festival in a glittering ceremony in Cairo that was attended by several dignitaries from Egypt's diplomatic, social and business circles.

The 72-year-old actor was visibly excited about his three-day trip to the Egyptian capital and commended the Embassy of India and Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Egypt for their efforts in organising the festival.