Dada Saheb Phalke Award

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, instituted in 1969, is India’s highest cinema honor, recognizing lifetime contribution to Indian film.

Dada Saheb Phalke Award

Dada Saheb Phalke Award Latest News

Recently, the Government of India announced that Shri. Mohanlal will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023.

About Dada Saheb Phalke Award

  • It is given by the Indian government for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
  • It was instituted in 1969 the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke.
  • It is the highest award in the field of cinema in India.
  • It was introduced by the Government of India to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke’s contribution to Indian cinema.
  • The award’s inaugural recipient was Devika Rani, aptly titled “the first lady of Indian cinema”.
  • The recipients are recognized for their ‘outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema’.
  • Award includes: The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹10 lakh.
  • It is presented by the President of India. 

Key Facts about Dhundiraj Govind Phalke

  • He was born on April 30, 1870, in Trimbak, Maharashtra.
  • Phalke was a multifaceted genius — a painter, photographer, stage playwright, and a magician — before venturing into filmmaking.
  • He was a film director who is considered the father of Indian cinema. 
  • He directed India’s first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra in 1913.

Source: PIB

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