General Knowledge - Honours and Awards - Discussion

The Award is given to a prominent personality from the Indian film industry, noted and respected for significant contributions to Indian cinema. A committee consisting eminent personalities from the Indian film industry is appointed to evaluate the award. Introduced in 1969, the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke, considered as the father of Indian cinema, award is given to recognize the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema and for distinguished contribution to the medium, its growth and promotion.