Rajinikanth to be honoured with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Rajinikanth to be honoured with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award

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Category : Awards Published on: October 25 2021

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  • 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)
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