PM congratulates Rajinikanth for Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated megastar Rajinikanth after it was announced that he will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2019 for his stupendous contribution to the world of Indian cinema.

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Dadasaheb Phalke award is India’s highest award in cinema.

It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals (an organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting).

The award prize consists of a golden lotus, a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a shawl.

The award is given to people for their “outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema”.

It was first presented in 1969. The first recipient of the award was actress Devika Rani, “the first lady of Indian cinema.”