Dasaheb Phalke Award is considered most prestigious award in Indian Film industry. It is named after far of Indian cinema, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke. He is man who me first Indian feature film Raja Harishchandra back in 1913. He n went on to make 95 films and 26 short films in a span of 19 years. Award was introduced in 1969 to recognise contribution of film personalities towards development and growth of Indian cinema. Award consists of a Swarna Kamal, a Cash Prize of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs) certificate, silk scroll and a shawl.

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Devika Rani became first person to receive this award. She was awarded at 17^th National Film Awards. As of 2019, re have been 50 awardees for award. Amitabh Bachchan will be 50^th person to receive prestigious award. Amitabh will be awarded for his exceptional contribution to Hindi film industry. At ceremony, various performers from films and television gar to pay respect to legacy of Dasaheb Phalke. awards are categorised in two different names; Dasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards and Dasaheb Phalke film foundation awards

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award categories are as follows

• Best actor

• Best actor (female)

• Most versatile actor (female)

• Lifetime achievement

• Best Actress in a leing role

• Best Actor in a Character role

• Best Playback singer (female)

• Best Playback singer (Male)

• Best TV anchor

• Best Playback Singer (Jury)

• Best St Anchor

• Best Producer (short films)

• Most entertaining film

• Saraswati Dasaheb Phalke Best Actor (female)

• Best Debut Director

latest hour awarded to Amitabh Bachchan has put ar fear in his cap. 76-years-old actor has been awarded many prestigious awards in past. legendary actor was awarded Pmashri award in 1984.

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