News: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been selected as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023.
About Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969 by the Government of India.
- The award was established to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke, who is regarded as the father of Indian cinema.
- It is the highest honour in Indian cinema.
- It is presented to individuals for their outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
- Award: The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a ceremonial shawl, and a cash prize of ₹10 lakh.
- The first recipient of the award was Devika Rani.
- Dadasaheb Phalke directed India’s first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913.
- Among the recent honourees are Mithun Chakraborty (2022), Waheeda Rehman (2021), and Asha Parekh (2020).
