Top 10 Dadasaheb Phalke Award Recipients Contributing To Multiple Film Industries

Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, screen name Dadasaheb Pha >> Read More... , popularly known as Dadsaheb Phalke, Father of Indian Cinema was the first person to make a full-length movie “Raja Harishchandra”. In his remembrance, Government of India started this award to honour those celebrities who have an immense contribution to Indian Cinema. It is the highest award given annually in the Indian Cinema at the National Award Ceremony. Ministry of Information Broadcasting made the organization, Directorate of Film Festivals who organizes the ceremony. The award was first presented in the year 1969 to the actress, Devika Rani In the annals of history of the Indian movie indus >> Read More... . Till date, 47 awards have been given and here is the list of the top 10 Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners whose contribution is not limited to one industry.

1. Pankaj Mullick Pankaj Kumar Mullick, who was a pioneer of film mu >> Read More... (1905-1978)

Pankaj was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke award during the 20^th National Award Ceremony in 1972, for his work in Bollywood and in the Bengali film industry. Some of the amazing works of this music director, singer and actor are Yatrik, Manzoor, Pratiband, Meri Bahen, Zindagi, Dushman and Jiban Maran.

2. Nitin Bose Nitin Bose is a Director and producer. He is assoc >> Read More... (1897-1986)

The 9^th Dadasaheb Phalke Award was won by Nitin Bose during the 25^th National Award Ceremony. This film director, cinematographer and screenwriter won the award in the year 1977 for his contribution to Bollywood and Bengali film industry. His work as a director includes - Daku Mansoor, Chandidas, Kapal Kundala Story Soon >> Read More... , Mujrim, and Mazdoor. His contribution as a writer - Bhagya Chakra, Dharti Mata, and Dushman. He also did movies as a cinematographer - Yahudi Ki Ladki, Rajrani Meera, and Puran Bhagat.

3. Raichand Boral Raichand Boral was an Indian composer who composed >> Read More... (1903-1981)

Raichand Boral, a music director who worked for Bollywood and Bengali film industry won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. It was the 10^th award during the 26^th National Award Ceremony in the year 1978. His work includes - Street Singer, Saugand, Hamrahi, Swami Vivekanand Swami Vivekananda is a Bengali Tv serial based on >> Read More... , Dena Paona, Abhigyan, Bishnupriya, and Bara Bou.

4. Paidi Jairaj Paidi Jairaj was an Indian movie, quality actor. H >> Read More... (1909-2000)

Paidi Jairaj was the first person to win the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for working in Bollywood and the Telugu film industry. He won the 12^th award during the 28^th National Award Ceremony, 1980. Some of his notable works as an actor are Bhabhi, Manmani, Char Dil Char Raahein, and Ahimsa. His works as a director include Pratima, Saagar, and Mohar.

5. L V Prasad (1908-1994)

The 14^th Dadasaheb Phalke Award was given to L.V. Prasad during the 30^th National Award Ceremony in the year 1982. This award was given to him for his immense contribution to Bollywood, Telugu and Tamil film industry. He is the only winner working for three film industries. He was an actor, director and producer. His works include Alam Ara, Kalidas, Raja Parvai Story soon >> Read More... , Lady Doctor, Drohi, Kalyanam Panni Paar and Miss Mary.

6. Durga Khote Durga Khote is a legendary actress of Indian cinem >> Read More... (1905-1991)

Durga Khote won the 15^th Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 31^st National Award Ceremony in the year 1983. She worked for Bollywood and Marathi Cinemas. She was a talented actress and producer. The most outstanding role of her life was of Jodhabai in Mughal-e-Azam. Her other works include Charnon Ki Dasi, Bharat Milaap, Mirza Ghalib Mirza Ghalib was a biographical television serial >> Read More... , Bobby and Bidaai.

7. V Shantaram Born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on November 18, 190 >> Read More... (1901-1990)

In the year 1985, V Shantaram won the 17^th Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 33^rd National Award Ceremony for his commendable work in Bollywood and Marathi Cinema. He worked as a film director, screenwriter, actor and producer. Some of his remarkable works include Sinhabad, Geet Gaya Pathron Ne, Netaji Palkar, Rani Saheba, Dharmatma, Shakuntala, and Navrang.

8. Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar, the veteran playback singer, had >> Read More... (1929-Present)

Known as the “Nightingale of India”, she is one of the best singers that India has. She won the 21^st Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 37^th National Award Ceremony in the year 1989 for her contribution in Bollywood and Marathi Cinema. Her remarkable works are ‘Inhi Logo Ne’ from Paakeezah, ‘ Piya Bina Piya Bina is an Indian Television non-fiction seri >> Read More... ’ from Abhiman, ‘Aayega Aanewaala’ from Mahal, ‘Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh’ from Dil Apna Preet Parayi, and ‘ Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ from Mughal-e-Azam.

9. Asha Bhosle Asha is considered to be the second greatest femal >> Read More... (1933-Present)

After 11 years, Asha Bhosle won the 32^nd Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 48^th National Award Ceremony in the year 2000. She is an outstanding singer working for Bollywood and Marathi Cinema. Her notable works include ‘Parde Mein Rehne Do’ from Shikar, ‘Piya Ab To Tu Aaja’ from Caravan, ‘Yeh Mera Dil’ from Don, ‘Dil Cheez Kya Hai’ from Umrao Jaan Click to look into! >> Read More... , and ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale’ from Lagaan.

10. Manna Dey Manna Dey is one of the greatest Indian classical >> Read More... (1919-2013)

The winner of the 39^th Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 55^th National Award Ceremony in 2007, Manna Dey used to work for Bollywood and Bengali film industry. He was an amazing singer. His notable works include Sankhyabela, Mera Naam Joker Story Soon >> Read More... , Mere Huzoor Mere Huzoor is a Pakistani TV drama series aired o >> Read More... , Nishi Padma, Shor and Padosan.