Rajinikanth to be honoured with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award

• Superstar Rajinikanth has been conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year. He will be conferred the prestigious award for his outstanding contribution to the world of Indian cinema.
• Rajinikanth made his debut in 1975 with K Balachander's Apoorva Ragangal and has completed over 45 years in Kollywood.
• He had also been honoured with the Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan in the past.

Important Facts

About Dadasaheb Phalke Award

• Established: 1969
• Awarded for: outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema
• First winner: Devika Rani
• Last Winner: Amitabh Bachchan (2018)