Out: Winner Of Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2014

Out: Winner of Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2014

Veteran actor-producer Shashi Kapoor has been named for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2014.Kapoor, who turned 77 earlier this month, is the 46th winner of the prestigious award.

 Out: Winner Of Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2014-TeluguStop.com

Shashi Kapoor made his debut as a leading man in the 1961 film Dharmputra and went on to appear in 116 Hindi films, including 61 films as the solo lead hero and 55 multi star-cast films, 21 films as supporting actor and special appearance in 7 films.

Shashi Kapoor won three national awards till now.He has got the National Award for best actor for the film New Delhi Times in 1986, National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) for Muhafiz (1993) and the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi (as Producer) for Junoon in 1979.Along with acting in movies, he has worked as a film director and assistant director

Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, comprises a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a shawl, and a cash prize of Rs.10,00,000.The award was conferred on eminent lyricist Gulzar last year.

Telugu cinema stalwarts ANR and Ramanaidu also received the prestigious award for their contribution to Indian cinema.

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on WhatsAppFollow Us on Twitter