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Download Solution PDFIn September 2022, who among the following was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Asha Parekh.Key Points
- The Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 was awarded to actress Asha Parekh.
- Asha Parekh was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992.
- She also served as the head of the Central Board for Film Certification from 1998-2001.
- The 68th National Film Awards will be held on 30 September 2022 and will be presided over by President Droupadi Murmu.
- Asha Parekh is a renowned Hindi film actress, director, and producer and an accomplished Indian classical dancer.
- Starting her career as a child actor she made her debut as lead heroine in 'Dil Deke Dekho'.
- She has acted in over 95 movies including celebrated films like Kati Patang, Teesri Manzil, Love in Tokyo, Aya Saawan Jhoom Ke, Aan Milo Sajna, Mera Gaon Mera Desh.
Additional Information
- The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in the field of 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.
- It was established in 1969.
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