Dadasaheb Phalke Award

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is an annual award given by the Indian government for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. It was instituted in 1969 the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke, considered the father of Indian cinema. It is India’s highest award in cinema.

This Award is conferred upon a prominent personality from the Indian film industry, noted and respected for significant contributions to Indian cinema. A committee comprising eminent personalities from the Indian film industry is appointed to evaluate the award. This Award is given to recognise the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema and for distinguished contribution to the medium, its growth and promotion.

The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a cash prize of 1 million and a shawl. The amount of the cash prize has varied over the years, as illustrated by the following table:

Year	Cash Prize
1969-1972	A plaque, a shawl and 11,000
1973-1976	A Gold medal, a shawl and 20,000
1977-1981	A Gold medal, a shawl and 40,000
1982-2002	Swarna Kamal, 100,000 and a Shawl
2003-2005	Swarna Kamal, 200,000 and a Shawl
2006-till date	Swarna Kamal, 1,000,000 and a Shawl

Winners of Dadasaheb Phalke Award since 1969 are show in table below:

(Compiled by FGR Research Bureau)