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Literary & Cinema Awards of India GK Questions & Answers
National recognitions in Indian literature and cinema represent the zenith of cultural accomplishment, artistic preservation, and institutional patronage in post-independence India. In the realm of cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award—instituted in 1969 by the Government of India to commemorate the seminal pioneer Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (director of India’s first indigenous full-length feature film Raja Harishchandra in 1913)—stands as the nation’s highest cinematic honour, first conferred upon legendary actress Devika Rani. Concurrently, the National Film Awards evaluate excellence across diverse regional linguistic traditions and aesthetic forms. In literature, the Jnanpith Award (instituted by the Bharatiya Jnanpith trust in 1961 and first awarded in 1965 to celebrated Malayalam poet G. Sankara Kurup for his anthology Odakkuzhal) represents the pinnacle of literary distinction, alongside the Sahitya Akademi Awards (instituted in 1954 across 24 recognized languages, including English and Rajasthani), the Saraswati Samman, and the Vyas Samman (instituted by the K.K. Birla Foundation). These apex honours foster national cultural cohesion and immortalize foundational contributions across regional literary traditions and Indian cinematic arts.
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The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969, with actress Devika Rani honoured as its inaugural recipient.
The Jnanpith Award is India’s highest literary honour, first conferred upon Malayalam poet G. Sankara Kurup in 1965.
Ashapurna Devi became the first woman recipient of the Jnanpith Award in 1976 for her Bengali novel "Pratham Pratishruti".
The Sahitya Akademi recognizes outstanding works in 24 languages: 22 Eighth Schedule languages plus English and Rajasthani.
The Saraswati Samman was instituted in 1991 by the K.K. Birla Foundation, first awarded to Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
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Which 'Nightingale of India' and Bharat Ratna playback singer was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989?
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Lata Mangeshkar (1929–2022) received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989 for her unparalleled six-decade contribution to Indian film music.
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Which superstar of Indian cinema, known as the 'Shahenshah of Bollywood', was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2018?
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Amitabh Bachchan was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2018 in recognition of his towering career across five decades in Indian cinema.
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Which graceful veteran actress, famous for her iconic performances in 'Pyaasa', 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', and 'Guide', was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2021?
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Waheeda Rehman was honoured with the 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023 (for year 2021) for her stellar contributions to Indian cinema.
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Which legendary showman of Indian cinema, producer and director of classics like 'Awaara', 'Shree 420', and 'Mera Naam Joker', received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 1987?
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Raj Kapoor (1924–1988) was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987 for his monumental contributions as director, producer, and actor.
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Which celebrated Urdu poet and songwriter became the first film lyricist to be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1993?
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Asrar ul Hassan Khan (Majrooh Sultanpuri, 1919–2000) penned hundreds of unforgettable songs across five decades and was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1993.
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Who was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, when it was instituted in 1969?
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Devika Rani Chaudhuri (1908–1994), 'The First Lady of Indian Cinema' and co-founder of Bombay Talkies, was the inaugural recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969.
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Which legendary Tamil cinema superstar was conferred the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2019?
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Superstar Rajinikanth received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2021 (for the year 2019) in recognition of his 45-year contribution to Indian cinema.
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Which legendary Indian filmmaker and creator of the Apu Trilogy received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1984, followed by an Honorary Oscar in 1992?
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Satyajit Ray was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1984, the Bharat Ratna in 1992, and an Academy Honorary Award on his deathbed in 1992.
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Which celebrated actress, who starred in classics like 'Guide', 'Pyaasa', and 'CID', was conferred the 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2021?
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Waheeda Rehman received the 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023 (for 2021) from President Droupadi Murmu at the 69th National Film Awards.
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Which melody queen and Bharat Ratna recipient was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989 for her monumental playback singing career?
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Lata Mangeshkar (1929–2022) received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989 and the Bharat Ratna in 2001 after singing tens of thousands of songs across 36 languages.
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Which veteran Bollywood actor and Member of Parliament was posthumously conferred the 65th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2017?
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Vinod Khanna (1946–2017) was posthumously honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 65th National Film Awards for his five-decade career.
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Which iconic Tamil filmmaker, who directed over 100 films and launched the careers of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2010?
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K. Balachander (1930–2014) was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2010 for groundbreaking socially relevant cinema including 'Sindhu Bhairavi' and 'Ek Duuje Ke Liye'.
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Which legendary playback singer, renowned for her versatile range and cabaret numbers in songs like 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja', was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2000?
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Asha Bhosle was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and Padma Vibhushan in 2008 for her extraordinary career spanning over six decades.
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Which renowned Kannada actor, fondly revered as 'Nata Saarvabhouma' and 'Annavru', received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 1995?
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Dr. Rajkumar (Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraju, 1929–2006) acted in over 200 Kannada films, receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1995.
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Who was the first recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, presented in 1969 at the 17th National Film Awards?
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Devika Rani Chaudhuri, the 'First Lady of Indian Cinema' and co-founder of Bombay Talkies, was the inaugural recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969.
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easyDadasaheb Phalke Recipients
Which legendary actor, often hailed as the 'Shahenshah of Indian Cinema', received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2018?
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Amitabh Bachchan was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2018 by the President of India for his monumental contribution to Indian cinema.
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Who was the first person to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award posthumously in 1971?
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Prithviraj Kapoor, patriarch of the Kapoor cinema family and founder of Prithvi Theatres, was posthumously awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 1971.
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Which celebrated veteran actress, acclaimed for classic films like 'Kati Patang', 'Caravan', and 'Teesri Manzil', received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2020?
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Asha Parekh, one of the top Hindi film stars of the 1960s and 70s and former CBFC chairperson, was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2020.
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Which versatile actress, renowned for her roles in 'Guide', 'Pyaasa', 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', and 'Reshma Aur Shera', received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2021?
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Waheeda Rehman was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2021 at the 69th National Film Awards in 2023.
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easyDadasaheb Phalke Recipients
Who was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, instituted in 1969?
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Devika Rani, co-founder of Bombay Talkies and the 'First Lady of Indian Cinema', received the inaugural Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 17th National Film Awards.
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easyDadasaheb Phalke Recipients
Which legendary playback singer was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989 for her unmatched contribution to Indian film music?
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Lata Mangeshkar was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989, later receiving the Bharat Ratna in 2001.
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Which megastar of Indian cinema, known for landmark roles in 'Zanjeer', 'Deewaar', and 'Sholay', was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2018?
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Amitabh Bachchan was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2018 for his half-century of monumental contributions to Indian cinema.
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easyDadasaheb Phalke Recipients
Which iconic Tamil and Indian film superstar was honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2019?
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Rajinikanth received the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 67th National Film Awards for his five decades of stellar cinematic stardom.
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Who was the first recipient to be conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award posthumously in 1971?
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Prithviraj Kapoor, patriarch of the Kapoor film dynasty and founder of Prithvi Theatres, was posthumously awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1971.
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Which iconic Indian cinema maestro received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1984, followed by an honorary Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1992?
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Satyajit Ray won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1984 and received the Honorary Oscar from the Academy on his hospital bed in Calcutta in 1992.