About Dadasaheb Phalke Award:
- It is given by the Indian government for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
- It was instituted in 1969 the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke.
- It is the highest award in the field of cinema in India.
- It was introduced by the Government of India to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke’s contribution to Indian cinema.
- The award’s inaugural recipient was Devika Rani, aptly titled “the first lady of Indian cinema”.
- The recipients are recognized for their ‘outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema’.
- Award includes: The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹10 lakh.
- It is presented by the President of India.
Key Facts about Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
- He was born on April 30, 1870, in Trimbak, Maharashtra.
- He was a film director who is considered the father of Indian cinema.
- He directed India’s first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra in 1913.
