Dada Saheb Phalke Awards declared

Manoj Kumar was today felicitated with the ‘Phalke Ratna award’ for his contribution to the Bollywood.

Filmmaker Randhir Kapoor received the ‘Phalke Kalptaru award’ on behalf of his grandfather and legendary actor Prithviraj Kapoor.

Another Kapoor to be awarded on the occasion was noted actor Shammi Kapoor. He was honoured with the 'Phalke legendary actor award'.

Ashutosh Gowariker got the award for 'memorable commercial film' - 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

Another personality to be awarded was Shamshad Begum who is one of the first playback singers in Bollywood, and who has given us memorable hits like `Kajra Mohabtawala...' and `Leke Pehla Pehla Pyar...'. Shamshad Begum was honoured with the `Phalke Golden Era singer award`.

Vipin Reshammiya was honoured for his contribution as musician and film producer. Also, for the first time L V Prasad Group of companies conferred 'Shri L K Prasad Phalke award' on Surinder Kapoor for his contribution as a film producer to the industry.

Similarly, Manju Sharma was awarded for her contribution as a hair dresser, Anand Jagdane for his work as a make-up artist, Purshottam Bangera for his work as a dummy effect artist, Ajay Chadda for his work as a voice artist.

Phalke Academy honours Greats of Bollywood

Dada Saheb Phalke Academy will honor veteran producer Surinder Kapoor. He will be presented the greatest glory of the Indian film industry- L.V. Prasad Phalke Award. Surinder Kapoor along with his entire family and Ramesh Prasad, MD & Chairman of Prasad Group of Company, will attend the Dada Saheb Phalke Jayanti celebrations which will to be held on 4th May in Mumbai at Bhaidas Hall.

The other recipants of the award will be the versatile actor Manoj Kumar, who will be conferred upon with Phalke Ratna, Shammi Kapoor who will be awarded the Phalke Legend, Shamshad Begum who will receive Phalke Golden Singer Award and Prithvi Raj Kapoor with the Phalke Kalpataru Award.

Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards announced

At the press conference held on 24th April at the residence of veteran actor Chandrashekhar, the trustees of Dadasaheb Phalke Academy announced the recipients of Dadasaheb Phalke Academy awards. Legendary film-maker Dr. B.R. Chopra will be conferred with the prestigious Phalke Ratna award, while Rajesh Khanna will receive Phalke Golden Actor award.

The sizzling star of 50s and 60s Shyama will receive Phalke Golden Era Actor award. Dance icon Sitara Devi will be honoured with Phalke Indian Classical Dancer award. Many senior artistes and technicians will also honoured and felicitated with trophies at the award function, to be held on Phalke Jayanti i.e. 30th April in Mumbai.