Dadasaheb Phalke Award or Dada Sahib Phalke Award is the most prestigious award in the Indian Film Industry, given by Government of India for the lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema. The award is instituted to honor Dada Saheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, for his invaluable contribution to Indian film medium. Dada Saheb Phalke award was introduced in 1969, the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke, by the Government of India as annual National Awards. Dadasahib Phalke award is given in a particular year along with National Film Awards and the award consists of a cash prize of 10 lakh, a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, and a shawl.
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
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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