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The Dadasaheb Phalke awarded for excellence in cinematic achievement, is the highest honour in the film world  Megastar Rajinikanth will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his stupendous contribution in 2019 to the world of Indian cinema.The news was announced by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Thursday. “Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2020 to one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji,” Javadekar tweeted. Speaking about the ‘Robot’ actor’s contribution as an actor, producer, and screenwriter, Javadekar added, “His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic I thank Jury @ashabhosle@SubhashGhai1@Mohanlal @Shankar_Live#BiswajeetChatterjee.”Veteran singers Asha Bhosle and Shankar Mahadevan, actors Mohanlal and Biswajeet, and filmmaker Subhash Ghai are members of the jury that selected Rajinikanth for the award. Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant jiHis contribution as…

Jackky Bhagnani receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award for ‘Muskurayega India’ When the whole country was under lockdown, the track that brought hope and smiles during the trying times ‘Muskurayega India’ has helped Indian actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani bag the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Saturday for delivering a song of hope to the nation.Jackky Bhagnani, the youngest producer in the Indian film industry has received the country’s one of the highest awards in entertainment, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his song of hope to the nation– Muskurayega India. Taking to his social media to express gratitude, Jackky Bhagnani posted, “There couldn’t be any greater appreciation for #MuskurayegaIndia, thrilled and completely overwhelmed to receive the Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival Award 2021 for this initiative that we hold so close to our hearts.” He further acknowledged the Bollywood stars including Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, Kiara Advani, and more for taking part in the campaign. There…

Sushmita Sen reveals the invitation is in a classy dark blue coloured box, bearing the stamp of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards Actor Sushmita Sen on Wednesday unveiled the invitation card of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) Awards 2021.Sushmita Sen Instagrammed the video of the invitation. The clip features its step-wise opening of the card, which has a golden sculpture of Dada Saheb Phalke- Father of Indian cinema. The invitation is in a classy dark blue coloured box, bearing the stamp of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards.Through the video, Sushmita Sen also revealed that the award ceremony, which is in affiliation with Incredible India, and the Ministry of Tourism, will be held on February 20. Unveiling the Invitation Card of India’s Most Prestigious “Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021” in affiliation with Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism being held on 20th February 2021 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. #dpiff2021 #incredibleindia…

To encourage the spirit of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards team, PM Narendra Modi sent a special message on Friday. PM Narendra Modi sent out good wishes to the enthusiastic team of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards with a special letter on Friday. Celebrated as an esteemed platform to honour and encourage some of the finest and most creative minds from the Indian cinema including actors, writers, creators, and filmmakers, the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards are all set to take place in Mumbai on the 20th February 2021. High on glamour and entertainment, the 5th edition of the prestigious awards is expected to be the biggest annual gala of the Indian cinema this year. To encourage the spirit of the team, PM Narendra Modi sent a special message on Friday. The letter read, “It is a pleasure to learn about the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021. The…

Dilip Kumar was admitted to the hospital as he was having difficulty breathing for the last 2 days Tragedy King Dilip Kumar, who on Sunday was admitted to PD Hinduja Hospital in Khar, Mumbai has been diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion and is currently on oxygen support in the ICU ward, though his condition is now stable.Dilip Kumar was admitted to the hospital as he was having difficulty breathing for the last 2 days. Dr Jalil Parkar, the pulmonologist treating the actor at PD Hinduja Hospital gave the health update and said, “Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has been diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion and kept on oxygen support in ICU ward.” Affirming that the actor’s condition is now stable, the doctor further added, “His condition is stable now. Even though he is in ICU, he is not on a ventilator. We are trying our best that he makes a quick recovery and goes back home.”Later…

Neetu Kapoor took to her Instagram handle and shared two photos on Sunday afternoon Veteran Bollywood actor Neetu Kapoor on Sunday, in a new social media post, talked about the ‘circle of life’ and shared throwback photos of granddaughter Samara Sahni with grandfather Rishi Kapoor and daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahani in her grandfather Raj Kapoor’s lap.Neetu Kapoor took to her Instagram handle and shared two photos on Sunday afternoon. In one of the photos, her granddaughter Samara Sahni could be seen sitting in Rishi Kapoor’s lap, and in another one, Neetu’s daughter and Samara’s mother, Riddhima, could be seen in her grandfather, Raj Kapoor’s lap. She captioned the post as, “Grandfather’s loving lap @riddhimakapoorsahniofficial #circleoflife #comforting #love.” More than 81,000 fans liked the post with many remembering the late stars. Raj Kapoor, who was an actor, producer and director is widely regarded as the greatest showman in the history of Indian cinema and entertainment. Winner…

Dharmendra By sharing priceless throwback pictures with ‘Great Showman’ Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor on his 96th birth anniversary, Veteran actor Dharmendra on Monday remembered the late star and penned an emotional note to mark the day. The ‘Apne’ star took to social media and shared a couple of monochromatic pictures to remember the legend who had delivered many hits during his career. Dharmendra shared an all-smiles picture of himself and Raj Kapoor as they hug each other. Along with the photo, the ‘Sholay’ star also penned down an emotional note remembering his late friend. “Raj Sahab, today is your birth Anniversary. We miss you, Sir. You will always be remembered with great love and respect,” he noted.Dharmendra also shared a clip from his 1970 romantic drama ‘Mera Naam Joker’, in which they both shared the screen space. Raj Sahab , today is your birthday Anniversary. We miss you sir . You will always be remembered…

The legendary actor, philanthropist and former politician Dilip Kumar turn 98th on Friday, flooding Twitter with birthday tweets. Fans of the yesteryear actor who is credited for bringing the technique of method acting to the Indian cinema have been flooding Twitter with several tweets celebrating his birthday since midnight. While Dilip Kumar has worked in over 65 movies in his five decades-long glorious career, here is a look back on the few films that made him ‘The Tragedy King.’ ‘Devdas’ – the painful saga of love and romance, which was based on Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel of the same name is till this date regarded as one of the finest works of the superstar. The Bimal Roy directorial saw Kumar acing the role of a die-hard lover on the road of destruction at hands of love and alcoholism. ‘Babul’ – The musical drama that emerged out as the second highest-grossing film of the year 1950…