Manoj Kumar to get Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran Bollywood star Manoj Kumar, best known for his patriotic films “Purab Aur Paschim”, “Up kar” and “Kranti”, was on Friday chosen for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award, the highest official recognition in Indian cinema.
By : migrator
Update: 2016-03-05 14:23 GMT
New Delhi
The 78-year old actor became the 47th recipient of the award, which consists of a golden lotus, a cash prize of Rs 10 lakhs and a shawl, an official announcement said.
Kumar’s name was unanimously recommended by a five-member jury consisting Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Salim Khan, Nitin Mukesh and Anup Jalota.
Best known for his films “Hariyali Aur Raasta”, “Woh Kaun Thi?”, “Himalaya Ki God Mein”, “Do Badan”, “Upkar”, “Patthar Ke Sanam”, “Purab Aur Paschim”, “Shaheed”, “Roti Kapda Aur Makaan” and “Kranti”, Kumar became popular as “Bharat Kumar” thanks to his patriotic dramas.
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