Out: Winner of Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2014 The winner of prestigious the Dada Saheb Phalke award this year was announced. Bollywood Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor will be conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke award this year for his contribution to Indian cinema.
The 77-year-old yesteryears' star will be the 62nd recipient of the prestigious award. 5-member jury consisting of eminent film personalities unanimously recommended Shashi Kapoor for Dada Saheb Phalke award.
Shashi Kapoor stepped into the world of acting at the age of four, when he used to perform in plays directed by his father Prithviraj Kapoor. He has featured in over 160 movies and won three National Awards in his illustrious career.
He has appeared in 160 movies all together, 12 being in English and the rest in Hindi. He was also honored with the Padma Bhushan Award by the Government of India in the year 2011.
Dada Saheb Phalke award consists of a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a cash prize of Rs 10 lakhs and a shawl.The most recent recipient of the award is poet, lyricist, and filmmaker Gulzar who was honoured at the 61st National Film Awards ceremony. Legendary ANR and movie moghul Ramanaidu also conferred with this award earlier.
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News Posted: 24 March, 2015
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