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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).