The Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting has announced that renowned actress Ms. Waheeda Rehman will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2021. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest recognition in the field of cinema, presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Recipients are acknowledged for their remarkable contributions to the growth of Indian cinema. The award includes a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of 10 lakh rupees. It was established to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke, the “father of Indian cinema,” with actress Devika Rani being the first recipient in 1969.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award: India’s highest cinema award, presented for outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.
- National Film Awards: Honors presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals to recognize excellence in the Indian film industry.
- Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus): The medal given along with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, symbolizing honor and recognition.
- Devika Rani: The first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, often referred to as “the first lady of Indian cinema.”
- Dadasaheb Phalke: Widely regarded as the “father of Indian cinema” and a pioneering figure in the early Indian film industry, he’s the award’s namesake, commemorated for his significant contributions.
