Thalaiva Superstar Rajinikanth to be bestowed with Dada Saheb Phalke Award - Here is PM Narendra Modi's message for him

In a major recognition, Thalaiva Superstar Rajinikanth will be bestowed with the Dada Saheb Phalke award.

Thalaiva Superstar Rajinikanth to be bestowed with Dada Saheb Phalke Award - Here is PM Narendra Modi's message for him
The award is for the year 2019. PIB and IANS pic.
Written By: Prashant Singh
Edited By: Harish Dugh
Updated: Thu, Apr 01, 2021
12:35 pm
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In a major recognition, Thalaiva Superstar Rajinikanth will be bestowed with the Dada Saheb Phalke award. The development has been confirmed by Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced on Thursday.

"India every year gives Dada Saheb Phalke award to a film personality. This year this selection has been made by a jury comprising Asha Bhonsle, Mohanlal, Biswajit Chatterjee, Shankar Mahadevan and Subhash Ghai. They unanimously recommended that superstar Rajinikanth be conferred with Dada Saheb Phalke award and we accepted it," he said.

Congratulating the Superstar, PM Narendra Modi said, "Popular across generations, a body of work few can boast of, diverse roles and an endearing personality...that’s Shri @rajinikanth Ji for you. It is a matter of immense joy that Thalaiva has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him."

The award is for the year 2019.

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