
About Dadasaheb Phalke
Dadasaheb Phalke (Dhundiraj Govind Phalke), popularly known as the father of Indian Cinema, was born in 1870, April 30. His debut film Raja Harishchandra was the first full-length feature film in India. Raja Harishchandra movie released in 1912 effectively marked the art of film-making in India. By respecting his innovative zeal and persistent efforts, Government of India established Dadasaheb Phalke award to honor the veterans in Indian film industry.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award Recipients
Actress Devika Rani Roerich is the first recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke award in the year 1969. Film producer B. N. Sircar was the second recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke award in 1970. The award was posthumously given to actor Prithviraj Kapoor in the year 1971. Lata Mangeshkar, the famous playback singer, received Dadasaheb Phalke award in 1989. Winner of Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2008 was cinematographer V. K. Murthy. The filmmaker D. Ramanaidu has been selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2009.
Point to Remember at a Glance for PSC Tests and Other Competitive Exams
- Most prestigious and popular award in Indian Cinema
- Awarded for the lifetime contribution to Indian film industry
- Instituted in memory of Dadasaheb Phalke, father of Indian Cinema
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in 1969
- First recipient was actress Devika Rani in 1969.
- Malayalam Director Adoor Gopalakrishnan received the Dada Phalke Award in 2004
- 2009 Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner was D. Ramanaidu
- Latest Winner of Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2012 is Pran Krishan Sikand
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