Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rajinikanth
The correct answer is Rajinikanth.
- The Father of Indian cinema Dadasaheb Phalke was one of the most eminent producers, directors, and screenwriters in the history of the Indian film industry.
- Dadasaheb has considered the father of Indian cinema is because of his debut movie Raja Harishchandra which was released in 1913.
- Not only the movie was his debut, but it was also India’s first full-length feature.
- The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, for lifetime contribution to cinema, was instituted in his honour by the Central Government in 1969.
- The award is one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema and is the highest official recognition for film personalities in the country.
Rajnikant:
- Legendary Indian actor Rajinikanth will be honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
- His debut in Tamil cinema with K. Balachander's 1975 film "Apoorva Raagangal".
- He is known as Thalaivar by his fans.
- He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.
Thus, Rajnikant has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winners
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Year
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Person
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2017
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Vinod Khanna
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2018
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Amitabh Bachchan
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2019
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Rajinikanth
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Deepika Padukone received the Dadasaheb Phalke award for best actress award for her film Chhapaak.
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Akshay Kumar received awards for his film Laxmi.
