Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced to the National Awardin 1969, the birth centenary year of the Father of Indian Cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke.

• The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is an annual award given by the Indian government for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. It was instituted in 1969, the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke , considered the father of Indian cinema.


• The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is an annual award given by the Indian government for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2009

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