GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The highest award for services to the development of cinema is given in the name of Dadasaheb Phalke. Known as the “Father of Indian Cinema", Dadasaheb Phalke was a director, producer, and screenwriter who created Raja Harishchandra(1913), which was the first Indian movie.

Detailed explanation-2: -Similarly named awards Such awards include the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards, Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards, ..etc which are unrelated to the award conferred by the Directorate of Film Festivals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Veteran actor Asha Parekh is the 52nd recipient of the Dada Saheb Phalke award, she was awarded for the year 2020 in the year 2022 due to the Covid Pandemic for her majestic journey in the film industry. She was presented with the award by President Droupadi Murmu during the 68th National Film Awards ceremony.