List of Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winners (1969-2022): Rajnikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Shashi Kapoor, Gulzar, and More

Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema, produced the first Indian feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913. In his honor, the Indian government established the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969. The iconic actor Rajnikanth received the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke award.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award Recipients (1969-2021): On October 25, 2021, renowned actor Rajnikanth got the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2019 for his ageless and magnificent contribution to Indian film as an actor, producer, and screenwriter. Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards have already been bestowed to the actor (2016).

This year, the prize jury featured playback singing queen Asha Bhosle, Saudagar director-producer Subhash Ghai, Malayalam star Mohanlal, music director, and vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, and Biswajeet Chatterjee.

Previous winners of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Jungle Cry directed by Sagar Ballary received the Best Film (Jury) award at the 11th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021. It is based on the tale of 12 impoverished tribal youngsters from KISS Odisha who won the World Rugby Championship in the United Kingdom in 2007.

Awards for the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2022

On February 20, the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 were hosted at Mumbai’s Taj Lands End. Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav highlighted the magnificence of Indian cinema while also commemorating 75 years of independence. Check out the complete list below.

Awards for the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021 were held in Mumbai on February 20, 2021, and were broadcast live on ZEE5.

The following are the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021 winners:

• Best Actor (Female) –  Deepika Padukone, Chhapaak
• Style Diva of the Year – Divya Khosla Kumar
• Best Actor (Male) – Akshay Kumar, Laxmii
• Best Director – Anurag Basu, Ludo
• Best Actor (Web Series) – Bobby Deol, Aashram
• Outstanding Contribution to Literature in Indian Cinem – Chetan Bhagat
• Photographer of the Year – Daboo Ratnani
• Outstanding Contribution to Film Industry – Dharmendra
• Best Actor in Television Series – Dheeraj Dhoopar
• Most Versatile Actor – Kay Kay Menon
• Critic’s Best Actress – Kiara Advani, Guilty
• Best Actor in Comic Role – Kunal Kemmu, Lootcase
• Best Television Series – Kundali Bhagya
• Performer of the Year – Nora Fatehi
• Best International Feature Film – Parasite
• Best Actress in Supporting Role – Radhika Madan
• Best Web Series – Scam: 1992
• Best Actress in Television Series – Surbhi Chandna
• Critic’s Best Actor – Sushant Singh Rajput
• Best Actress (Web Series) – Sushmita Sen, Aarya
• Best Film- Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior
• Album of the Year – Titliyaan
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Vikrant Massey, Chhapaak

About Dada Saheb Phalke Award 

The Dada Saheb Phalke Prize is India’s top film award, awarded yearly during the National Film Awards event by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organization established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Devika Rani was the inaugural recipient of this award, which she got at the 17th National Film Awards in 1969.

Dadasaheb Phalke is often regarded as the “Father of Indian Cinema.” In 1913, he directed India’s first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra. As a result, the Government of India established the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969 to honor Dadasaheb Phalke.

The honorees have been recognized for their “great contribution to the growth and development of Indian film.” A group of distinguished figures from the Indian cinema industry selects the recipients of the Dadasaheb Phalke award. The reward includes a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a Rs. 10 lakh cash prize.

Winners of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards in 2020

This is the country’s highest formal distinction for cinema celebrities. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1969-2021) list provided here is important for any forthcoming competitive examinations in India.

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