Awards Book

Presented by
DSPEA

THE STORY OF
DADASAHEB PHALKE
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
2019
Father of Indian
Cinema

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 Forward

Dear Cinema clan,

To express something as close to my heart as my heartbeats puts me in a
very amazing situation. It's like speaking about someone who has nurtured
you, about something that has fostered you.
I am fortunate that I have been the director of Dadasaheb phalke
excellence awards and also experienced with the Dadasaheb Phalke
various awards before currently chairing DSPEA. It feels like celebrating
my own parents' birthday when I direct DSPEA every year.
Dadasaheb Phalke, as very well known as FATHER OF INDIAN CINEMA,
is literally true as he pioneered cinema and our entire cinema fraternity
earns livelihood by working in this amazing Industry as once, the iconic
and veteran actor Mr. Sunil Dutt had stated, "HAMARE GHAR KA
CHULHA, DADASAHEB PHALKE KI WAJAH SE JALTA HAI". True.
I thank Dadasaheb Phalke for pioneering such a creative industry and
create jobs for in-numerous.
Last but not the least, everyone associated with this industry is equally
connected with Dadasaheb Phalke and I wish all the success to those
celebrate Dadasaheb Phalke awards, of course government makes it
ultimately grand by felicitating icons every year...
Way to go.

Harsh Gupta
(Event Director )
"DADA SAHEB PHALKE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019"
 Message

the fourth annual Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2019, set this
year for April 20th in historic dream city Mumbai.
As, India is known for its film industry which is unarguably the largest in the
world. But few realise the contribution of the father of Indian cinema i.e,
Dadasaheb Phalke. This year, We will have a host of writers, directors, and
producers joining us again, as well as talent from various renown films.

I believe that the time has come now to not only recognise the legacy
which Dadasaheb had put behind us but also carry forward his vision for
Indian film Industry. I often remember when I was a growing as a young
girl and testing my luck as a film actress, I always thought one day
whatever I will achieve in my field of excellence in Indian Cinema, I will
definitely contribute to Dadasaheb Phalke legacy.

Till now whatever success I have achieved as an Actress, Producer in

Indian Film Industry I am dedicating my accomplishment to the great
Dadasaheb Phalke.

In conclusion, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 4TH

edition of Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2019. We have spared no
efforts to make this Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards edition as
successful as the previous ones have been. Enjoy the "DSPEA" Awards
Night.

Poonam Jhawer

(General secretary-DSPEA)
 Message
Cinema is not just about fictional tales or entertainment; it is also a
reality check for the society.

This year as we are celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of

Dadasaheb Phalke. Let us remember his contribution towards Indian
Cinema, as we also called it "Indian film industries", are one of the
dynamic driving forces behind the economic and employment to the
hundred and thousands youth of Our nation.

Well, the journey of Dadasaheb Phalke is not just alone, he has got
great support from his wife Saraswatibai Phalke at a time when his
Ideas were questioned and challenged by his friends & the society in
particular for setting up an Indian film Industry. So the credit goes to
both husband and wife for setting up Indian cinema Industry in
Mumbai, where many dreams & Ideas are getting shape.

To sum up, Dadasaheb is the heart and sole of Indian cinema & I have
made a promise to myself, till my last breath I shall continue to serve
the great cause of the Father of Indian Cinema as well as I will
promote it through DSPEA young and dynamic Team.

I congratulate the winners of DSPEA Awards this year, for their

achievement as well as their contribution to the Indian Cinema. I wish
all success to the Team DSPEA along with their young members in
their future endeavours.

Poojashree
(Writer/Poets/Story Writer

(Vice President -DSPEA)

 Message

I express sheer pleasure and gratitude to my team leaders for giving me

the opportunity to serve as the Creative Head of Dadasaheb Phalke
Excellence Awards and believing in me.

It's a big honour that I am a part of such a great team where I

experienced and learned a lot.

To me, awards is the ultimate celebration for all those connected with this
glitter and glamour world.

Thanks

Ravikala
Creative Head (DSPEA)
Contents Page no.

Introduction 7

Interesting Facts about Dadasaheb Phalke 8

Creativity and Dadasaheb Phalke 10

Important Filmography Of Dadasaheb
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Phalke

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Raja Harishchandra

Last days of Dadasaheb Phalke 14

Saraswatibai Phalke: The Lady behind

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Dadasaheb Phalke success

The Dadasaheb Phalke excellence Awards -2019 16

Awards Categories for 2019 17

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Contents Page No.

The Dadasaheb Phalke excellence 18

Awards
Few of the iconic personalities got 19
awarded in past years

DSPEA 2018 20-30

About HR Entertainment- Harsh Gupta 31-34

About Poonam Jhawer- Dream Catcher 35-38

DSPEA 2017 39-45

46-56
DSPEA 2016

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Written & Researched By 58

Connect us 60

Research Acknowledgements for 62

Book

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Introduction Dadasaheb Phalke possessed the mind of an artist much before
he began to make films. He had been a photographer. He
studied engineering and sculpture. It was only after watching a

Popular silent film The Life of Christ that he got interested in motion
pictures.

Quotes of Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the Father of Indian Cinema. He

was born on 30 April, 1870 in Maharashtra. He had a multifaceted

Dadasaheb personality. He was the student of Sir J. J. School of Art, Bombay

and Kalabhavan of Baroda.

Phalke Dadasaheb Phalke was dominated with an idea of making the

• I have to keep making films in my
country so that it gets established
as an industry at home.
• Son, I don't have money even to
buy poison.Please help …
Indian cinema Industry indigenous. When he was already past
forty and poverty - stricken . Ultimately he translated into reality
what seemed impossible. In order to produce movie with a
specific ideal, he exerted himself fought against adverse
circumstances & put his family life on the line. Yet this
disregarded the father of Indian Cinema died in penury. The
team of reluctant film makers like Harsh Gupta, Poonam Jhawer
has teamed up an idea to promote Indian cinematic heritage
world wide, keeping these idea into their mind they have started
Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence award in the year 2016 to
promote, preserve & reorganise emerging & veteran film
personalities from Indian film industry.

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Interesting Facts about Dadasaheb phalke

1. Dadasaheb Phalke was born on 30 April, 1870 at

Trimbakeshwar town near Nashik district of Maharashtra.
He had completed his basic education in 1885 at Sir JJ
School of Arts, Mumbai and in 1890 he went to Vadodara,
Gujarat to study about drawing, painting and photography.

2. In Godhra (Gujarat), Dadasaheb Phalke began his career

as a Photographer, but after the death of his first wife and
child due to an outbreak of plague, he had left
photography work. Then he went to Germany to get
introduced with new technologies.

3. From the school time itself, he had acquired a variety of

interest in magic. At that time he also experimented variety
of special effects. In Germany he met Carl Hertz a magician
and also worked with him. After some time he got an
opportunity to work as a Draftsman in an Archaeological
Survey of India but due to lack of interest he left the job
and came back to Maharashtra. There, he started a business
of the printing press.

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4. When he watched a silent movie "The Life of Christ" by Ferdinand
Zecca in Mumbai’s ‘America-India Theatre’ his life turned and decided to
make "Raja Harishchandra" a silent and the first full length feature film.
No doubt he had fulfilled the dream of Indian Cinema.
5. He had given several advertisements for seeking handsome actors for
the lead role. But, these advertisements brought inadequate and non-
professional talent and so, he was forced to add a line "ugly faces need
not to apply".
6. Then, finally Dadasaheb’s entire family took part in making the film
Raja Harishchandra. Do you know that Producer, Director, Writer,
Cameraman etc. of the film ‘Raja Harishchandra’ was Dadasaheb only.
8. Do you know that Dadasaheb Phalke spent 15 thousand rupees in
making the whole movie Raja Harishchandra? Today, the biggest award
of Indian cinema is given on his name to honour him. 'The Dadasaheb
Phalke Award' is an annual award given by the Government of India, to
the devout cinema personalities for their lifetime contribution in the
field. Even, in 1971 a postage stamp bearing his face was released by
India Post to honour him.
9. This award was established in 1969 to commemorate the contribution
of Dadasaheb Phalke to the contemporary Indian cinema. It is conferred
by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting, Government of India. In 1969, Devika Rani a first lady of
Indian Cinema was the first recipient of this award. The award contains a
shawl, cash prize of about Rs. 10 lakhs, a Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal).

7. His wife handled the costumes of the actors, the posters and
10. The Dadasaheb Phalke Academy gives three awards in the name of
production of the film. He played the role of Harishchandra and even his
Dadasaheb Phalke: Phalke Ratna Award, Phalke Kalpataru Award and
7 year old son Bhalchandra Phalke played a major role of
Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Awards.
Harishchandra's son in the film. Also, a man was selected for the lead
role of Taramati as no woman was ready to work in the film that time. This
film was first shown publicly in Coronation cinema, Mumbai on 3 May,
1913.

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Creativity and Dadasaheb Phalke

As a child, Phalke displayed great interest in the creative arts.

Determined to pursue his dreams, he joined the Sir J.J. School of
Art, Bombay (now Mumbai), in 1885. While there he pursued a
variety of interests, including photography, lithography,
architecture, and amateur dramatics, and he became adept even
at magic. He briefly worked as a painter, a theatrical set designer,
and a photographer. While working at the lithography press of
celebrated painter Ravi Varma, Phalke was significantly influenced
by a series of Varma’s paintings of the Hindu gods, an impression
that was evident in Phalke’s own portrayal of various gods and
goddesses in the mythological films he later made.

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Career Of Dadasaheb Phalke
He started his career as a photographer in Godhra but left it after
the demise of his wife and child. Later, he worked as a draftsman
for the Archeological Survey of India for a brief period of time.
Then he opted for the business of printing and started his own
printing press. He traveled to Germany to inquire about the latest
technology and machinery for his press.Alongside, he also worked
for the Raja Ravi Varma, the famous painter of Indian mythological
gods and goddesses, and learnt more about art.
After watching a silent movie ‘The Life of Christ’, he was immensely
inspired and envisioned Indian gods on the screen. This event
became a turning point of his career and marked the beginning of
the dream of cinema-making in India.
After watching the silent film, he borrowed some money and made
the first motion picture of Indian cinema titled ‘Raja Harishchandra’,
in 1912. The movie was publicly shown on May 3, 1913 at Mumbai's
Coronation Cinema. It was an unbelievable experience for public
and he received much appreciation for his work.
After the success of his first film, he made many movies and short
fi l m s . S o m e o f h i s r e n o w n e d w o r k s w e r e ‘ M o h i n i
Bhasmasur’ (1913), ‘Savitri Satyavan’ (1914), ‘Lanka Dahan’ (1917),
‘Shri Krishna Janma’ (1918) and ‘Kaliya Mardan’ (1919).
Soon silent films developed into a potential medium and also
proved their financial viability. Therefore entrepreneurs
approached
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him and he opened a film company ‘Hindustan Films’ in
partnership with five businessmen from Mumbai.
The primary agenda of the businessmen was to gain profits while
he solely focused on the creative aspect of filmmaking which led to
difference of opinions and he resigned from the company in 1920.
Although after some time, he returned to the film company and
directed some films, he never really understood or appreciated the
profit aspect of filmmaking and eventually left the company again.
His last silent movie was ‘Setubandhan’ (1932).
In 1937, he directed his first sound film ‘Gangavataran’ which also
proved to be the last film of his career. With the introduction of
sound in cinema and the new diversified ways of filmmaking, his
work lost admiration and eventually he took retirement from
filmmaking.
In his 19 years of film making career, he made 95 movies and 26
short films. His other motion picture works include ‘Rajrishi
Ambarish’ (1922), ‘Ram Maruti Yuddha’ (1923), ‘Guru
Dronacharya’ (1923), ‘Ashwathama’ (1923), ‘Shivajichi Agryahun
Sutaka’ (1924), ‘Satyabhama’ (1925), ‘Ram Rajya Vijay’ (1926),
‘Bhakta Pralhad’ (1926), ‘Hanuman Janma’ (1927), ‘Draupadi
Vashtraharan’ (1927),‘Parshuram’ (1928), ‘Sant Mirabai’ (1929) and
Important Filmography Of Dadasaheb Phalke

Raja Harishchandra (1913)

Mohini Bhasmasur (1913)

Satyavan Savitri (1914)

Lanka Dahan (1917)

Shri Krishna Janma (1918)

Kaliya Mardan (1919)

Buddhadev (1923)

Setu Bandhan (1932)

Gangavataran (1937)

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Raja Harishchandra is a 1913 Indian silent film, directed and
produced by Dadasaheb Phalke. It is often considered the first full-
length Indian feature film. Raja Harishchandra features Dattatraya
Damodar Dabke, Anna Salunke, Bhalchandra Phalke, and Gajanan
Vasudev Sane and is based on the legend of Harishchandra, with
Dabke portraying the title character. The film, being silent, had
English, Marathi, and Hindi-language inter titles.

Phalke decided to make a feature film after watching The Life of

Christ (1906) at a theatre in Mumbai, then known as Bombay. He
went to London for two weeks to learn filmmaking techniques and
founded Phalke Films Company. He imported the hardware
required for the filmmaking and exhibition from England, France,
Germany, and the United States. Phalke shot a short film Ankurachi
Wadh (Growth of a Pea Plant) to attract investors for his venture. He
published advertisements in various newspapers calling for the cast
and crew. As no women were available to play female leads, male
actors performed the female roles. Phalke was in charge of script,
direction, production design, make-up, film editing, along with film
processing. Trymbak B. Telang handled the camera. Phalke
completed filming in six months and 27 days producing a film of
3,700 feet (1,100 m), about four reels.

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 Last days of Dadasaheb Phalke

The times changed and Phalke fell victim to the emerging

technology of sound film. Unable to cope with the talkies, the man
who had fathered the Indian film industry became obsolete. His last
silent film Setubandhan was released in 1932 and later released
with dubbing. During 1936–1938, he produced his last film
Gangavataran (1937) which was the only talking movie directed by
Phalke, before retiring to Nashik, where he passed away on
February 16, 1944, in Nashik, Bombay, British India, at the age of 73.
He struggled against all odds and despite the displeasure of the
British, the advent of the World War and his own financial struggles,
he accomplished his dream of having an Indian film industry.

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Saraswatibai Phalke: The Lady behind Dadasaheb Phalke success
Did you know that India’s first film editor was a woman named
Saraswatibai Phalke? Apart from mixing film-developing chemicals,
perforating raw film sheets at night by the light of a candle, and
holding white bedsheets for hours in the blazing sun as light
reflectors, she also cooked for a film unit comprising approximately
60-70 people. But not many know of her contribution to Indian
cinema — she is largely known only for being wife to the much
celebrated Dadasaheb Phalke, who directed India’s first silent film
Raja Harishchandra (1913) .

Saraswatibai sold some of their belongings to raise money for

Dadasaheb to travel to England and learn the craft of filmmaking
from Cecil Hepworth, one of the founders of the British film industry.
When he returned to India, and started talking about his plans to
make films, some of his friends were terribly unsupportive. They
even tried to get him admitted to a mental asylum. However,
Saraswatibai stood by him; she sold her jewellery to bolster the
finances for Raja Harishchandra. With these funds, Dadasaheb
bought a camera and other equipment from Germany.

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The Dadasaheb Phalke excellence Awards -2019

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 Awards Categories for 2019
The 2018 DAPEA award will be in following categories :

18 Categories of Dada Saheb Phalke International Awards 2019.

BEST ACTOR (MALE ) ———

BEST ACTOR (FEMALE )—————

BEST CHOREOGRAPHER —————————

BEST LYRICS ————-

BEST DIRECTOR————

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR—————

BEST SINGER ( MALE ) —————

BEST SINGER ( FEMALE ) —————

TELEVISION AWARD ( OPEN TO REALITY / FICTION SHOWS ) ———-

BEST COMEDIAN ————-

BEST DEBUTANTE ————-

BEST DEBUTANT—————-

BEST ACTOR IN NEGATIVE ROLE——-

SUPPORTING ACTOR ( MALE) ————

SUPPORTING ACTOR ( FEMALE) ————

BEST REGIONAL FILM ( IN ANY LANGUAGE )————

KALA SHREE AWARD ——————

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ————

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The Dadasaheb Phalke excellence Awards
Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards is given to the
film fraternity every year to recognised outstanding
contributions to Indian Cinema.
The award that has the name of Dadasaheb Phalke
associated with itself has the massive impact of
known as the prestigious award inadvertently. But of
course, we all know that“The Dadasaheb Phalke is
the father of Indian cinema.”
Recognizing and acknowledging the talent from
Indian cinema in the name as formidable as
Dadasaheb Phalke makes it even more coveted.
Thespians and stars from the current generation
along with genius from other aspects of film making
have been making their kind appearances.
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DSPEA 2019 invites all producers, directors, actors,
writers, technicians, craftsmen, distributors,
exhibitors, Studio, Screen owners, on/off screen
contributors and all those associated with our
industry. Also, the occasion will be graced by actors /
actresses and the other concerned with the film –
making for their contributions, dedications and also
their memorable performances.
On the above-said occasion in the gathering from all
sectors of the film Industry, when senior-most
members shall also be honoured, in presence of
dignitaries of the film Industry in the glare of print
and electronic media.
Few of the iconic personalities to get
awarded in past years
Jewels in the crown were former President Smt.
Shri Dharmendra, Jitendra, Amitabh Bachchan,
Pratibhatai Patil , Governor of Maharashtra Shri K
Shahrukh khan, Priyanka Chopra, Rani Mukerji,
Shankar Narayanan, Shri Amar Singh, and
Rekha, Jaya Prada, Rohit Shetty , Kajol, Shekhar
Honorable Sir Ratan Tata. (Padma-Bhushan, Padma
Suman, Suraj Barjatia, Javed Akthar , Pankaj Kapoor,
Vibhushan) as the chief guests for Dadasaheb
Farhan Akhtar , Rajkummar Rao(2015 and 2018)
phalke awards.
Divya Khosla Kumar, Shoojit Sircar, Abhijeet
Bhattacharya, Kiran Kher , Hrithik Roshan , Pamila Ms. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan received the award for'
Chopra ,Bappi Lahiri ,Sunidhi Chauhan, Shan , Sarbjeet' as the best actor(Female). Alongside were
Himesh Reshamiya , Gurdas Maan, Palak Muchhal , yet some more prestegious names like Hema Malini,
Pankaj Udhas , Pritam, Meet Bros, Saawan Kumar Javed Akhtar, Pankaj Kapoor, Usha Nadkarni , Kirti
Tak, Shabana Azmi, Deepak Dobriyal, Sanjay Khan, Khulhari, Anup Jalota, Piyush Mishra , Zubeen
Rakesh Roshan & Prem Chopra, Sunil Grover,Bharti Nautiyal, Urvashi Rautela, Kiran Kher, Life time
& Kapil Sharma, Huma Qureshi, Richa Chaddha, achievement award to the veteran actress Kamini
Urvarshi Rautela, Jackky Bhagnani,Jackie Shroff, Kaushal &, Zeenat Aman .
Tiger Shroff, Shreyas Talpade, Phalguni Pathak, with
a few more TV artists and many more.

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 Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2018, honouring

DSPEA
individuals from the entertainment industry for their
outstanding contribution towards the growth and
development of cinema and/or television were presented on

The
April 21, 2018.

Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards are handed out by the

Mumbai-based Dadasaheb Phalke Foundation. The award

Winner ceremony took place in Mumbai, where the A-listers of the

entertainment industry graced the red-carpet and won big at
the show. From Karan Johar to Rajkummar Rao, here's the list
of celebrities who took the precious award home.

2018
• This was the fourth edition of
Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence
Awards.
• These awards were given by a
M u m b a i - b a s e d o rg a n i s at i o n
called Dadasaheb Phalke
Excellence Awards.
The event award show felicitated stars for their immense
contribution in taking Indian films and television to new
heights.This year, both Bollywood celebs and TV celebs were
felicitated for their exceptional performances. Jennifer Winget,
who made us swoon over her character of Maya from Beyhadh
got the Best Actress Drama Award. On the other hand, Shahid
Kapoor, Ranveer Singh got the Best Actor (male) and Best
Actor People's Choice Award. Sanjay Dutt bagged the Pride of
Indian Cinema Awards.

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Best actor (male) Shahid kapoor
Shahid Kapoor is a Bollywood actor who carved his own way into the Hindi film industry, and his initial
roles in the films helped him create a chocolate boy image. Son of actor Pankaj Kapur and dancer
Neelima Azeem, Shahid Kapoor started off as a background dancer for Hindi films while working for
Shiamak Davar's dance institute, and has been part of the industry for 20 years.

ACTING CAREER
Shahid Kapoor showed a keen interest in dancing at a young age. After coming to Mumbai, he joined
Shiamak Davar's dancing institute. Shahid first worked as a background dancer in films Dil To Pagal
Hai (1997) and Taal (1999). Soon, he started performing for multiple shows with Shiamak's dance crew.
During the end-of-the-year performance at Shiamak's institute, Shahid was felicitated with a special
award when he danced on Madonna's 'Vogue' and 'Golden Eye', a song from a James Bond film. This
encouraged him to take up dancing more seriously and became an instructor at the institute. Once
Shahid accompanied his friend to an audition for a Pepsi advertisement. Instead, Shahid bagged the
role and appeared in his first commercial along with Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji.
Thereafter, he appeared in many commercials and music videos. He appeared in Aryans' music video
of popular song 'Ankhon Main' along with Hrishitaa Bhatt. The producer of this video, Ramesh Taurani,
noticed Shahid and asked him to work on himself for two years. Shahid, 20 years old at that time,
started attending acting workshops of Naseeruddin Shah and Satyadev Dubey. Ken Ghosh had a script
of a romantic film and was looking for a fresh face when Ramesh Taurani recommended him Shahid's
name. Ken signed Shahid for Ishq Vishk starring Amrita Rao, which released in 2004. The film was a
winner at the box office, making Shahid a star over-night. In the same year, he won the Filmfare Award
for 'Best Male Debut'. After his first film, the actor appeared in series of films like Fida, Dil Mange More,
Deewane Huye Paagal, and Shikhar, which did not do well at the box office.

In 2007, Shahid Kapoor gave one of his career best film with his co-star Kareena Kapoor- Jab We Met
directed by Imtiaz Ali. His portrayal of a mature and quiet Aditya Kashyap was loved by the critics as
well as the audience.. A box office hit and a critically acclaimed film, the critics lauded the rugged look
of Shahid along with his chemistry with on-screen ladylove Priyanka Chopra. The actor played a role of
a Squadron Leader in the film Mausam, which was directed by his father Pankaj Kapur. This is the first
time where the father-son worked together for a film. Films like Teri Meri Kahaani and Phata Poster
Nikhla Hero bombed at the box office.

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Best actor people’s choice award “Ranveer Singh”

Ranveer Singh Bhavnani (born 6 July 1985) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films.
The recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards, Singh is among the
highest-paid actors in the country and has featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since
2012.

ACTING CAREER
Ranveer Singh did not start his career in the industry as an actor. He, in fact, worked as an
assistant director on ad films with Shaad Ali. He later gave up direction and started
auditioning for various roles. Despite being offered ads and minor roles in movies, he did not
take them up waiting for a substantial enough offer. His patience paid off when he was called
to audition for the lead role in YRF`s Band Baaja Baaraat. In his debut, he convincingly
played the role of a Delhi-based slacker Bittoo Sharma opposite Anushka Sharma. Prior to
the release, trade analysts said that the movie would flop but much to their surprise it was a
hit and Ranveer garnered appreciation for his portrayal of Bittoo Sharma, and won the
Filmfare for the Best Male Debut.
In 2013, Ranveer went on to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his adaptation of Romeo
and Juliet, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, opposite Deepika Padukone, where he essayed
the role of a happy-go-lucky Gujarati boy, Ram. The movie was a commercial success and
turned out to be Singh`s highest grossing movie as on 2015. In his next movie, Gunday, he
played the role of a Bengali gangster alongside Arjun Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra.
Two years after Ram-Leela, Singh reunited with Sanjay Leela Bhansali when he was signed
for playing Peshwa Bajirao in his epic romance Bajirao Mastani opposite Deepika Padukone
and Priyanka Chopra. His performance was very well received and is considered to be one
of his best acts. The movie not only was a commercial success but also won 14 awards at
the 61st Filmfare Awards.
His 2018 releases included Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s period drama Padmavat co-starring
Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor. The film is one of the most expensive Hindi films and
became Indian cinema`s highest grossing release. In the same year, Singh essayed the role
of a policeman in Rohit Shetty`s action comedy Simmba, alongside Sara Ali Khan. The film is
a remake of the Telugu action-drama Temper. His 2019 releases include Zoya Akhtar`s Gully
Boy, based on the life of Mumbai-based `Gully`
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Best talk show host “Karan
Johar”

One of the most charismatic personalities of Indian cinema, Karan Johar is a director,
screenwriter, producer, costume designer, actor, and television host. Informally referred to as
'KJo', Karan is the son of the acclaimed producer Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar. After making
his directorial debut with the 1998 blockbuster movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Karan has
directed several successful movies, including the widely acclaimed My Name is Khan (2010).
Apart from directing movies, Karan has also produced several hit movies under the Dharma
Productions.
MOVIE CAREER
As a Director
Karan made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, starring Shah Rukh Khan and
Kajol and Rani Mukerji, was a blockbuster hit. The romantic drama, which later achieved a
cult status in India, went on to win several awards including the National Film Award for Best
Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
As a Producer
Dharma Productions, which is run by Karan Johar, was established by his father, Yash Johar.
It was after his father's demise in 2004 that Karan took over the running of the company. All of
Karan's directorial ventures, barring Bombay Talkies, have been produced by Dharma
Productions. Under the banner, Karan has produced several hit movies like Kal Ho Na Ho
(2003), Dostana (2008), Agneepath (2012), 2 States (2014), Kapoor & Sons (2016), Dear
Zindagi (2017), Ok Jaanu (2017), and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017). His other projects
include Raazi (2018), Dhadak (2018), Student of the Year 2 (2018) and Simmba (2018).
TELEVISION CAREER
Apart from having a successful career in the film industry, Karan has also had a strong
presence in the TV industry, known for being the host of the popular celebrity talk show,
Koffee with Karan which has successfully completed more than 90 episodes. He has also
appeared as a judge on the reality shows, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and India's Got Talent.

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Outstanding performance male “Rajkummar Rao”
A polished theatre artist, Rajkummar stepped into the movie business with Dibakar Banerjee's
experimental anthology Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010. In the three-part anthology, Rajkummar
appeared in the one titled 'Paap Ki Dukaan' paired opposite Neha Chauhan. The movie
opened to critical acclaim and was declared a commercial success. Next, he was seen inEkta
Kapoor's 2011 found footage horror Ragini MMS. The movie opened to mixed yet mainly
positive reviews and was a box office hit. He then went on to appear in small yet significant
roles in movies such as the 2011 crime-thriller Shaitan, Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2,
Chittagong and the psychological horror thriller Talaash: The Answer Lies Within before getting
his big break.

In 2013, Rajkummar finally was seen playing one of the lead actors in Abhishek Kapoor's 2013
buddy drama Kai Po Che!, which co-starred Amit Sadh and Sushant Singh Rajput. His
portrayal of Govind in the movie won him immense praise.
The year 2017 is considered one of the landmark years in Rajkumar`s career. The actor was
first seen in Vikramaditya Motwane`s Trapped. His performance in the survival drama film was
unanimously praised by all. In Raabta, he appears in a cameo role, where he played the role
of a 324-year-old man. His next outing was a romantic drama Behen Hogi Teri alongside Shruti
Haasan. Though the film tanked, he left an impact in this forgettable potboiler. After that, he
was seen in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari`s romantic comedy Bareilly Ki Barfi. The film was a sleeper hit
and completed a glorious 50 days run in some screens all over India. Rajkumar also won the
Best Supporting Actor Filmfare award for the same. His next, Newton was selected as the
Indian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards. The film also
won several other accolades, including National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. His
last outing of the year Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana doomed at the box office.

The first half of 2018 saw him appearing in Omerta, a biographical crime drama based on the
life of terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh. The film opened to high critical acclaim, but
financially, it didn't do well. His other projects of the year are Fanney Khan, Stree, Love Sonia,
5 Weddings, and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga.
He has won the DSPEA 2018 Awards for Outstanding Performance Male.

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Entertainer of the year “Kartik Aryan”
The new Bollywood heartthrob who has wowed one and all with his dashing looks and spirited
performances, Kartik Aaryan`s career has steadily been on the upward trajectory ever since his debut in
Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011). Born to a doctor couple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, in 1990, he headed to
Mumbai to pursue an engineering degree in biotechnology; while also harbouring the dream of becoming an
actor.

Following a scintillating debut, the actor appeared in Akaash Vani (2013) and Kaanchi: The Unbreakable
(2014), which failed to make a major impact at the box office. However, Kartik registered a strong comeback
with the sequel to his debut film, titled Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 in 2015. After the largely unimpressive Guest
iin London in 2017, he appeared in the comedy Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), which followed two
childhood friends whose relationship is tested when a girl comes between them. Despite the mixed reviews,
the film turned out to be a blockbuster, earning over INR 150 crores at the box office. The romantic comedy
Luka Chuppi (2019) opposite Kriti Sanon and a remake of the 1978 classic Pati Patni Aur Woh (2020) are
some of the actor`s other notable projects in recent times.

Best actress (critics) Aditi Rao Hydari

Aditi made her acting debut in 2006 opposite superstar Mammootty in the action thriller Prajapathi, following
which she made her Tamil movie debut in the 2007 period drama Sringaram, which saw her play the role of
a Bharatanatyam dancer. The movie became a commercial and critical success, winning as many as three
National Film Awards. Although she shot for Sringaram before Prajapathi, since Prajapathi released before
Srinagaram, it became her debut.
Her other projects include Sudhir Mishra's Aur Devdas, where she plays the role of Chandramukhi, the Tamil
romantic thriller Kaatru Veliyidai, co-starring Karthi, the Sanjay Dutt-starrer Bhoomi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's
period drama Padmavati, Daas Dev (2018), Sammohanam (2018), and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 (2018).
Her upcoming projects are Rayabhari (2018), and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018).

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Best comic role “Tusshar Kapoor”

Son of the yesteryear actor Jeetendra and brother of successful television show and movie
producer Ekta Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer best remembered for his
portrayal of a mute Lucky in Golmaal. Some of his mother projects include Shootout at
Lokhandwala, Dhol, Shor in the City, The Dirty Picture, Shootout at Wadala, and has been a part of
the Golmaal film series, featuring in Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 3, and Golmaal Again.

Lifetime achievement award “Simi Garewal”

Simi Garewal (Garewal) (a.k.a Simrita Garewal) is an actor in the film Industry, born on October 17,
1947. Garewal has been associated with the Indian cinema by working in the films, Short Kut-The
Con is on (2009), Karz (1980) and Mera Naam Joker (1970). Garewal was very popular for her
celebrity talk show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal. She is the winner of Lifetime Achievement
Award from “DSPEA-2018”. Simi Garewal (Garewal) (a.k.a Simrita Garewal) is an actor in the film

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Best director “Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari”

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is an Indian filmmaker and writer. After working in advertising for several years, she
made her debut by directing the 2016 comedy drama Nil Battey Sannata. The film garnered critical
acclaim winning her the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director and Ashwiny went on to direct its Tamil
remake titled Amma Kanakku. In 2017, she made the sleeper hit romantic comedy Bareilly Ki Barfi
starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles, along with Rajkummar Rao in a
significant role.

She has won DSPEA-2018 Awards for Best Director.

Promising face of the year “Aahana Kumra “

Aahana Kumra is an Indian actress working in television and film industry. She was born in Mumbai,
Maharashtra (India). Kumrah debuted in the film, The Blueberry Hunt (2011). She has also worked in
the films, Lipstick Wale Sapne (2015) and Sona Spa (2013).

She was awarded with DSPEA-2018 Awards for Best Director.

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Entertaining performance in reality show Bigg
Boss “Hina Khan”
Hina Khan is an Indian television and film actress known for playing Akshara in Star Plus's Yeh Rishta
Kya Kehlata Hai. In 2017, she participated in Bigg Boss 11 and became the first runner up. She is
currently portraying Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay. Khan is one of Indian television industry's
highest paid actresses.

She entered the Bigg Boss 11 house as a celebrity contestant. She was known for her controversial
fights with Shilpa Shinde. She also was known for her controversial statements in the show where she
said a lot of comments on Sanjeeda Sheikh, Kishwer Merchant, Karan Wahi, Rithvik Dhanjani, Gauhar
Khan and Karan Patel. She became a finalist and first runner up. She received the prestigious DSPEA
Award 2018 for “Entertaining performance in reality show Bigg Boss”.

Comic performer of the year “Sumona

Chakravarti”

Sumona Chakravarti is an Indian film and Television actress who began her acting career at the age of
10 through Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala starrer Mann in the year 1999. In the next few years she
did quite a few television shows but her big breakthrough happened in 2011 when she played the role
of Natasha in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, a television show produced by Balaji Telefilms. In the following
year she participated in the comedy show Kahani Comedy Circus Ki on Sony Entertainment Television
with Kapil Sharma and the duo emerged as the winners of the show.

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 Best actor (male) Television “Karan Patel”

Karan Patel (born 23 November 1983) is an Indian television actor. Karan Patel began his career
with the show, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki in 2000. Currently he is playing the male lead in Ekta Kapoor's
Ye Hai Mohabbatein. In 2013, he participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Karan starred in the STAR Plus series Kasturi, where he played Robbie Sabarwal, his first lead
role. Previously, he played a number of roles in Balaji Telefilms. His first role was in Kahaani Ghar
Ghar Kii where he played Vigyat. He has also worked in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kasamh Se.
Karan Patel won the Best Actor “Male” Television from DSPEA in the year 2018.
Karan starred in the STAR Plus series Kasturi, where he played Robbie Sabarwal, his first lead
role.

Best lyricist “Manoj Muntashir”

Manoj Muntashir is an Indian TV writer and lyricist who made his Bollywood debut with the movie
U, Bomsi & Me in 2005. He has since then written lyrics for several popular songs from movies
such as Ek Villain (2014), PK (2014), Baby (2015), Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), and M.S.
Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). Manoj has also won the award for Best Lyrics for the song Galliyan
from the movie Ek Villain.
Manoj Manutashir won DSPEA 2018 award for Best Lyricist.

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Best performance in a short
film (Divya Khosla Kumar)
Actress turned filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke
Excellence Award for her performance in the short film Bulbul that released last year in December
2017.
Kumar debuted as director for a college romance movie called Yaariyan, that released on 10
January 2014, and then directed the movie, Sanam Re, which was released on 12 February 2016.
Kumar is also one of the producers of the film Roy starring Ranbir Kapoor.

Best Couple of the Year

The love story of Prince Narula, or shall we call him the ‘King of reality shows', and Yuvika
Chaudhary is a modern-day fairy tale. Their much-talked about romance blossomed on the sets of
a reality show. But unlike most onscreen love stories that withered offstage, their bond only grew
stronger and they recently tied the knot. Let’s look at this cute couple’s love story.Together They
won Best DSPEA 2018- Best Couple of the Year.

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About
Poonam Jhawer
• Actress/ Model/Film Celebrity /
Public Figure
• Founder Director (Dream Catcher)
• General Secretary “Dadasaheb
Phalke Excellence Awards”
Poonam Jhawer is an Indian model, Bollywood film maker, singer and actress. She
started her Bollywood career with the blockbuster Hindi film Mohra. Her work also
includes a few successful projects in the South Indian film industry. Her latest movie is
the Akshay Kumar-produced OMG: Oh My God! And the big musical hit movie R
Rajkumar with Sahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, and Sonu Sood, directed by Prabhu Deva.
As producer & Entrepreneur
Beside producing Bollywood & Music Albums, She also runs an Independent Event
Management firm Dream Catcher. She has also been co-partner in at Dadasaheb Phalke
Excellence Awards.
As Public Figure
She has been involved in many social activities where she is working for property
elevation of women across India, she is been actively involved in public awareness
campaign, where she has expressed strong views on Politics, in her many television
channel interviews she is vocal about promoting brotherhood, happiness & cast less
India.
About Dream Catcher
Dream Cather event company run by Actress Producer Poonam Jhawer. She has been
producing some of the big budget Hindi & Marathi Movies along with lots of Music
video albums. Going further Dream Catcher is also facilitates Artist for Events as wel
She has organises event pan India. Dream catcher partnered with the prestigious event
Award night "Dada Saheb Phalke Excellence Awards" & will soon organise a mega
talent Hunt all over India.
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 Mumbai witnessed Bollywood stars and music giants grace the
prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2017 on Friday
www.dspea.com 21 April 2017.

DSPEA Dadasaheb Phalke Award is given to a film personality for his or

her outstanding contribution to the growth and development of
Indian Cinema. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in

2017 1969 by the government to recognise the contribution of film

personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema. The first
recipient of this award was Devika Rani.

• Award glimpse of Dadasaheb

Phalke excellence awards for
the year 2017 This year (2017), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won the award for the
best actress female for her stellar performance in the film Sarabjit
while Hema Malini won the Award in the category of Kala Shree.

Veteran Zeenat Aman walked the stage to receive the Lifetime

Achievement Award. On the other hand, Sircar bagged Creative
Director Award for Pink, along with Rohit Roy, who bagged the
Best Negative Role in Film for Kaabil.

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Best Actor (Female) “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan”

Aishwarya Rai is an Indian actress, model, and the winner of the Miss World pageant of 1994.
While working in Bollywood films, she has also starred in various south Indian films. She has
received several awards including two Filmfare awards and was also honored with Padma Shri in
the year 2009. After marrying her co-star Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, Aishwarya took a break from
acting owing to the birth of the couple's first child in 2011. She made her comeback to the silver
screen in the year 2015 with the movie Jazbaa.

ACTING CAREER

While having a successful modeling career, Aishwarya decided to work in movies and made her
acting debut in 1997 with Mani Ratnam's Tamil movie, Iruvar. The movie was a critical success and
received several awards. In the same year, she made her Bollywood debut with Aur Pyaar Ho
Gaya. Both these movies were commercial failures. However, she went on to grab Screen Award
for Best Female Debut for her role in the movie Aur Pyar Ho Gaya.

Rai returned to acting after a gap of 5 years in 2015, with Sanjay Gupta's Jazbaa. The movie,
however, received a moderate response and was an average hit. In 2016, Aishwarya starred in one
of the most anticipated movies of her career, Sarbjit, which is based on the life of an Indian farmer
Sarabjit Singh who was convicted by the Pakistani Court for the act of terrorism. She was also seen
in Karan Johar's commercially successful film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in the role of Saba Taliyar Khan
alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma, and gained appreciation for her role. Her 2018
projects include Fanney Khan which marks her collaboration with Anil Kapoor after a long gap of 18
years.

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Iconic contribution towards in Arts / Social Hema
Malini
With a charisma that has enthralled millions over the decades, Hema Malini is rightfully, Indian
cinema’s ‘Dream Girl’. Born on 16th October, 1948, Hema has been a part of the arts & cultural
scene in more ways than one. A versatile actress, and a stunningly graceful dancer, Hema Malini
made her promising debut in Bollywood opposite Raj Kapoor in Sapno Ka Saudagar, in 1968. An
actress, a mother, a politician, a social activist, Hema Malini is all this and more, epitomising the
power of a person who can handle it all! She is the recipient of the fourth highest civilian award,
Padma Shri, in 2000.

MOVIE CAREER

Hema Malini faced the cameras for the first time in a Tamil film, albeit as a dancer. Her first
cinematic breakthrough was made possible by the highly perceptive Raj Kapoor who thought that
Hema Malini has what it takes to be a superstar. Hema’s first Filmfare Best Actress award came by
for her immensely entertaining and believable role as the eponymous twin characters of Seeta Aur
Geeta, in 1973. A film that allowed the actress to pull off two extreme personalities catapulted her to
new heights and showcased her as an actress of multiple masks. The year 1974 saw her being
nominated for not one, but two Filmfare awards for the films Amir Garib, Prem Nagar. She
dominated the award show yet again in 1975 with two nominations in the same category for role in
the Gulzar- directed Khushboo, and Sanyasi.

TELEVISION CAREER

Hema Malini made her television debut in the year 2000, in Jai Mata Ki, a show directed by Puneet
Issar. Her next TV appearance was in Kamini Damini where she played the role of the twin
protagonists. The show Noopur, directed by Hema Malini herself, saw her play a Bharatnatyam
dancer.

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Best Lyrist Javed Akthar

A wordsmith par excellence, Javed Akthar is a lyrical maestro, known for his unparalleled body of
work. For his immense contribution to the world arts, this poet, lyricist and screenwriter has been
honored with the Padma Shri (1999), Padma Bhushan (2007), and the Sahitya Akademi Award.
He, along with writer Salim Khan, penned the stories of some of the most iconic films in Hindi
cinema like Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Zanjeer (1973), Deewar (1975), Sholay (1975), and Mr. India
(1987). The multiple National Award recipient, further wrote songs for films such as Silsila, 1942: A
Love Story, Border, Godmother, Refugee, Lagaan, and Wake Up Sid.

As a Lyricist

Javed Akhtar made his debut as a lyricist with Yash Chopra’s controvercial romantic drama film
Silsila in 1981. Post the successful start as a songwriter, he wrote many hit songs for many films in
Bollywood. In 1996, for Sai Paranjpye film Saaz, Akhtar won his first National Film Award for Best
Lyrics. This new found recognition, was eventually followed by four more National Awards, for
Border (1997), Godmother (1998), Refugee (2000), and Lagaan (2001). Some of the films that
Javed Akhtar has been associated with are Virasat, Yes Boss, Duplicate, Baadshah, Phir Bhi Dil
Hai Hindustani, Zubeidaa, Chalte Chalte, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Main Hoon Na, Veer Zaara, Swades,
Jodhaa Akbar, and Rock On!!. His 2017 project includes Rahul Dholakia’s action drama film
Raees, starring Shah Rukh Khan in the titular character.

He has won the Dadasheb Phalke Excellence Awards for best lyricist.

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Pankaj Kapoor
Pankaj Kapoor is an Indian Theatre Actor, Film Actor, Television Actor, Film Director and
Screenwriter who is best known for his work in Bollywood, Punjabi, Tamil and English films. He
was born in Ludhiana, Punjab. He completed his engineering before enrolling in National School
of Drama (NSD). He graduated in 1976, where he received the 'Best Actor Award'.

He made his film debut with Shyam Benegal's film Arohan (1982). Following that he played the
role of Mahatma Gandhi's second secretary, Pyarelal, in the Richard Attenborough film Gandhi in
1982. Later, he dubbed for Ben Kingsley in the Hindi version of the film. His most acclaimed film
roles to date have been that of Inspector P.K. in Raakh (1989), Dr. Dipankar Roy in Ek Doctor Ki
Maut (1991) and Abba Ji in Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Macbeth; Maqbool (2003), all three
roles which got him National Film Awards.

Best in Social Causes

Divya khosala kumar

She is known professionally as Divya Khosla Kumar, is an Indian former actress, and now a
producer and director. She has directed various advertisements and has also featured in some
music videos. She is the wife of Bhushan Kumar, the chairman and managing director of T-Series
music label and film production company.
Kumar started her career in Bollywood as an actress with the 2004 film Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan
Saathiyo. She made her Tollywood debut in the same year with the film Love Today. Kumar then
did a course in cinematography and editing. After that, Kumar directed music videos for Agam
Nigam, Jermaine Jackson, Tulsi Kumar, and a few ad films. After directing 20 music videos, Kumar
did her first directorial venture Yaariyan in 2014. Kumar also choreographed 5 songs in the film,
including "Baarish", "Maa", "Love Me Thoda Aur", "Allah Wariya" and "Zor Lagake".
Kumar debuted as director for a college romance movie called Yaariyan, that released on 10
January 2014, and then directed the movie, Sanam Re, which was released on 12 February 2016.
Kumar is also one of the producers of the film Roy starring Ranbir Kapoor. She was Awarded with
DSPEA for best in Social Cause
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Lifetime achievement award Zeenat Aman
Zeenat Aman was born in 1951 in Mumbai to script writer, Amanullah Khan and Scinda. She
was crowned as the second runner up in Miss India and won the Miss Asia Pacific contest in
1970. Aman was picked up to act in movies and made her first on-screen appearance with a
role in Hulchul (1970) and another small role in Hungama (1971). Her films received barely
any acknowledgement until the release of the film Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971) . She
later acted in films like Heera Panna (1973), Kalabaaz (1977), Lawaaris (1981), Yaadon Ki
Kasam(1985) and Gawahi (1989). In 1990s she acted in only one film, Bhopal Express
(1999). Her song, Chura Liya, from the 1973 film, Yaadon Ki Baraat, became an instant
favourite and is remembered with the image of the young Zeenat strumming a guitar while
singing the song. Aman dared to play roles such as a revenge-seeking action girl in Don
(1978) and the the rape victim survivor in the film Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980), which were rarely
fashioned by women in those times. She is also the first actress in Indian cinema to share an
on-screen kiss with the lead actor in the film, Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1977). She was last
seen in the films Raees,

Best Item Song “Urvashi Rautela”

In the year 2017 she was awarded with Life Time Achievement Award from DSPEA.

Urvashi debuted with the 2013 romantic comedy film Singh Saab The Great, co-starring Sunny Deol
and Amrita Rao. Directed by Anil Sharma, Urvashi made her Kannada film debut in Mr. Airavata in
2015. Directed and written by A.P. Arjun, the movie also starred Darshan and Prakash Raj in the
lead.Urvashi Rautela was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award under the 'Best promising
Performer Category' for her dance item in the movie 'Kaabil' on the song 'saara zamaana haseeno ka
diwana’.

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Best Music Contribution in Indian cinema “Jubin Nautiyal”

An Indian playback singer, Jubin was awarded with Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year at 8th Mirchi Music
Awards, 2016 for his song ``Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata (reprise)`` from Bajrangi Bhaijaan and his other
achievement is the Rising Musical Star Award (2015) received at Zee Business Awards. Early in his career,
he has sung several hit songs for Hindi films. He has also recorded songs for film in various Indian
languages.

Jubin showed interest in music at the age of four. As a child he loved to sing and try his hand at different
musical instruments. By the age of 18, Jubin was well known as a singer in his hometown of Dehradun. He
performed live at many events and gave his support to several charities. Jubin made his debut in the Indian
Music Industry with the song ``Ek Mulakaat`` from the film Sonali Cable (2014), which was a hit. Jubin has
since given several hit songs.

He was awarded with Best Music Contribution in Indian Cinema from Dada Saheb Phalke excellence
Awards.

Bhajan Samrat “Anup Jalota”

He is popularly known as the "Bhajan Samraat" (Emperor of Bhajans).Padma Shri for 2012 has been
conferred upon him in the field of Art-Indian Classical Music- Vocal by Government of India.He was a
contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 12.

He was awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards “Bhajan Samrat”.

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www.dspea.com Mumbai got very shiner when many shining stars from
Bollywood and Television were seen together at the

Dadasaheb Phalke Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2016. The Dadasaheb

Excellence awards
2016
• Shri Ratan Tata was the Chief
Guest of 2016 DSPEA
Phalke excellence Award recognises the contribution of film
personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema.
Dadasaheb Phalke excellence Award is given to a film
personality for their outstanding contribution to the growth and
development of Indian Cinema. The event saw the presence of
who’s who from Bollywood and Television Industry comprising
of a lot of celebs. The show starts by lighting the auspicious
lamp as a favourable start and a sign of future success for the
evening.

Shri Ratan Tata was the Chief Guest at the Star studded
Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award which was held on
Monday 25th April 2016 at ISCKON, Juhu, Mumbai.

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Ratan Tata at the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards-2016

Ratan Naval Tata, GBE is an Indian industrialist, Businessman, investor, philanthropist, and
a former chairman of Tata Sons who serves as its chairman emeritus.

A lot of people know about Ratan Tata as businessman, investor, industrialist but not many
know about his philanthropist endeavours. Much of Tata group's earnings goes towards
charities which is why despite having such a large business empire, Ratan Tata's net worth
is estimated to be around $1 billion. Ratan Tata is one of the most celebrated businessmen
in the country.

Mr Tata handed out a number of awards during the course of the evening. Including ‘Best
Supporting Actress’ to Shabana Azmi for her role in Neerja, plus the ‘Lifetime Achievement’
award to actress Kamini Kaushal.A host of Bollywood A-listers in attendance the
prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke excellence Awards ceremony in the 2016 . Ratan Tata was
the chef guest of prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards-2016

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Best Director (Piku) Shoojit Sircar

Associated with Rising Sun Films, Shoojit Sircar is an Indian film director and producer, known for
Yahaan (2005) and Vicky Donor (2012), which won the National Film Award in Best Popular Film. His
other notable films include Madras Cafe (2013), Piku (2015) and October (2018). He has also made
several television commercials for Saffola, Apsara Pencils, Cadbury, Maruti WagonR, Dove, Fair &
Lovely, Zomato, and many other brands. He was awarded with DSPEA for Best Director for the movie
PIKU.

Best Director -Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

"Sooraj Barjatya"

Sooraj R Barjatya, also known as Sooraj Barjatya is a director, producer and writer who has
predominantly works in Hindi Film industry. He starts his career as assistant director and then made his
directorial debut with the movie `Maine Pyar Kiya`. He is famous for his movies with Salman Khan. His
famous in Hindi are Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Maine Pyar Kiya, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, etc. He is
also one of the directors of Rajshri Productions. His 2019 release includes Hum chaar, directed by
Abhishek Dixit.In 2015, the film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, again produced and directed by him, was one
of the highest-grossing films of the year.

He has awarded wit DSPEA Best Director for -Prem Ratan Dhan Payo .

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Best Music Director (Dilwale) Pritam Chakraborty

In January 1993, Pritam joined the Film and Television Institute in Pune to undertake a course in sound
recording and sound engineering. During this time, he got a chance to compose music for a lot of
diploma films. Pritam then moved to Mumbai after completing his sound engineering course.

Some of his notable film credits as a composer include Jab We Met (2007), Love Aaj Kal (2009), Barfi
(2012), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) and Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017).
Recent discography also features movies like Jagga Jasoos (2017), Touch Chesi Chudu (2018), The
Sky Is Pink (2019) and Brahmastra.

He was awarded with Best Music Director (Dilwale) Pritam Chakraborty from DSPEA for the tear 2016.

Shabana Azmi’s cinematic choices are a reflection of her ideologies and matters close to her heart.
She, for decades, represented the Indian Parallel Cinema Movement of the 1970’s and 1980’s. An
Indian film and theater actress, Shabana Azmi has worked with celebrated art-house filmmakers like

Best Outstanding Performance in (Nirja) Shabana

Azmi

Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Shyam Benegal and Aparna Sen. Through her films, the actress has
attempted to bring to light many societal issues like women exploitation, problems of minorities and
communalism. In a career spanning 40 years, Azmi has appeared in some path-breaking films such as
Ankur (1974), Nishant (1975), Sparsh (1980), Arth (1982), and Godmother (1999). For her contribution
to the field of performing arts, the multiple National Film Award recipient was honored with Padma Shri,
the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 1988, and with Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian
award, in 2012. Neerja, a flight attendant, boards Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. When the flight is hijacked
by terrorists, Neerja does all she can to stall the terrorists from attacking the passengers on board. She
has won Best Outstanding Performance in (Nirja) Shabana Azmi from DSPEA 2016.

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Best Debut in (Female) Athiya Shetty

Daughter of actor Suniel Shetty and creative director Mana Shetty, Athiya Shetty forayed into the film
industry in 2015 with Hero, a remake of Subhash Ghai`s 1983 film of the same name. She played the
female lead in the movie opposite actor Sooraj Pancholi, under the direction of Nikhil Advani, with the
movie being produced by Salman Khan. Her 2017 venture includes director Anees Bazmee's romantic
comedy film Mubarakan opposite actors like Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz. The movie
revolves around a Punjabi wedding set in London, in which Athiya plays the role of Anjali. She has awarded
with Best Debut in (Female) from DSPEA for the year 2016.

Best Debut in (Male) Sooraj Pancholi

Sooraj Pancholi is an Indian actor. Sooraj, is the son of actors Zaarina Wahab and Aditya Pacholi. He
assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Kabir Khan in Guzaarish (2010) and Ek Tha Tiger (2012). He has been
training himself in field of acting and martial arts. Sooraj is set to make his film debut with Hero, the remake
of Subhash Ghai`s 1983 movie of the same name, which is scheduled to release in September 2015. He
was awarded with DSPEA Best Debut in (Male) in the year 2016.

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Best Comedian “Deepak Dobriyal” (Tanu Weds
Manu)

Deepak Dobriyal is an Indian film and theater actor who gave award-winning performances in
several movies like Omkara, Tanu Weds Manu.Best Comedian Deepak Dobriyal (Tanu Weds
Manu).Deepak Dobriyal awarded with Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards for Best Comedian of
the Year.

Life time achievement Award Kamini Kaushal

Kamini Kaushal is an actor, born on January 16, 1927 in Lahore, Punjab (Pakistan). Kaushal is
married to Sood and made her acting debut with a film, Neecha Nagar (1946) which has won an
award at the Cannes fil festival. Kaushal has done many movies as an actor such as Sangam
(1954), Radha Krishna (1954), Great Show Of India (1958) etc. Kaushal has won Filmfare Awards
for Best Actress for Biraj Bahu in (1955) and BFJA Awards for the movie Shaheed (1965) in the
year 1967.

In the year she was awarded with DSPEA “ Life time achievement Award”

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Best Play Back Singer (Female) “Palak Muchhal” -
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Palak Muchhal is an Indian singer and philanthropist. She joined the Kalyanji Anandji Little
Star, a group of young singers at the age of 4. Trained in Indian classical musician, Palak can
sing in 17 different languages. Palak made her Bollywood debut in 2011 with the movie
Damadamm! In which she sang the title song. She has since then delivered several hit songs
including 'Meri Aashiqui' and 'Chaahun Main Ya Naa' - Aashiqui 2 (2013), 'Photocopy' - Jai Ho
(2013), and 'Jumme Ki Raat' - Kick (2014). Her 2017 releases include the movies Kaabil, Laali
Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana, and Sweetiee Weds NRI. She had awarded with DSPEA
Best Play Back Singer (Female) for the movie Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.

She had awarded with DSPEA Best Play Back Singer (Female) for the movie Prem Ratan
Dhan Payo.

Best Anchor “Ronit Bose Roy”

Ronit has worked in many of the episode's of Crime patrol, Savdhaan India, Laal Ishq etc.
have also featured in music videos. He is an intense and focused actor & has started his
journey in theater circuit with MrighTrishna Theater Group.Roy has also contested in the
popular celebrity dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and hosted the culinary reality show Kitchen
Champion; the latter of which earned him an Indian Telly Award nomination for Best Anchor.
He has won the DSPEA Best anchor for the year 2016.

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Memorable contribution to the film Industry Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Lahiri is an Indian musician, film score composer, singer, record producer and actor. In a career
spanning close to five decades, he has scored the music for over 500 films, mostly in Bollywood.
Throughout the 1970's and 1980's, Lahiri was one among the most sought-after music directors in the
country. Notable among his discography as a film composer are Namak Halaal (1982), Sharaabi (1984),
Meri Adalat (1984) and Sadhna (1993). For his work in Sharaabi, Bappi Lahiri won the Filmfare Award for
Best Music Director in 1984. Notable film credits in recent times include Ragini MMS (2011), Main Aur Mr.
Riight (2014).In the year 2016 he has won the DSPEA award for Memorable contribution to the film Industry.

Main Aur Mr. Riight (2014).In the year 2016 he has won the DSPEA award for Memorable contribution to the
film Industry.

Best Anchor in Radio City Anu Kapoor

Famous nationwide for hosting the Indian musical reality show Antakshari (1993-2006), Annu Kapoor is a
film and television actor, and a host. Born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Kapoor started his movie
career by making a small appearance in Shyam Benegal's Mandi, which starred Naseeruddin Shah,
Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil in the lead roles. In 1984, for Girish Karna's directorial venture Utsav, Kapoor
received his first Filmfare nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role. He subsequently went on to
act in films like Mr. India (1987), Tezaab (1988), ChaalBaaz (1989), Raincoat (2004), Aitraaz (2004), and 7
Khoon Maaf (2011). Annu Kapoor then appeared in 2014's romantic comedy Vicky Donor, alongside
Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the movie was a lighthearted take on
the unexplored topic of sperm donation and fertility in India. For his portrayal of Dr. Baldev Chaddha, Kapoor
bagged the Filmfare award as well as National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. he has warned with
prestigious DSPEA for Best Anchor in Radio City.

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Memorable Role in -Sarbjit “Jackky
Bhagnani”
An Alumnus of the New York Film Academy, Jackky Bhagnani is a Bollywood actor, who made his debut
with the 2009 sci-fi romance Kal Kissne Dekha. However, he gained recognition with the mildly
successful F.A.L.T.U, which marked the directorial debut on ace choreographer Remo D'souza in 2011.

In 2015, he was cast alongside Arshad Warsi and Lauren Gottlieb in the satire comedy Welcome 2
Karachi. Making his debut as a producer, Jackky was associated with the Aishwarya Rai and Randeep
Hooda-starrer biographical drama Sarbjit, which went on to become a critical and commercial success.
he had received DSPEA award for Memorable Role in -Sarbjit.

Best lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya

Amitabh Bhattacharya is an Indian lyricist who gained prominence for writing the song Emosanal
Attyachar from Dev.D. He was associated with several Bollywood films like Aamir, Band Baaja Baaraat,
Delhi Belly, Cocktail, Agneepath, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, 2 States, Kahaani 2, Dangal, Raees and many
more. He is also a playback singer who has recorded popular songs such as Iktara from Wake Up Sid,
Pungi from Agent Vinod, Offo from 2 States, to name a few notable numbers. In the year 2016 he has
won DSPEA the best Best lyricist.

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Best contribution into in Indian cinema (Meet Brothers)
Meet Bros is a music director duo from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.The duo consists of Manmeet
Singh and Harmeet Singh. They were formerly known as Meet Bros Anjjan with longtime collaborator
Anjjan Bhattacharya.

Initially starting out as actors, the duo switched to composing and singing after the success of their first
song "Jogi Singh Barnala Singh". They began with composing for Isi Life Mein and Do Dooni Chaar but
it was with Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum and OMG – Oh My God! that they got their first recognition as
music directors.

Meet Bros' most well-known and critically acclaimed songs are "Baby Doll" from Ragini MMS 2 and
"Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan" from Roy.

They have received DSPEA for Best contribution into in Indian cinema.

Best Contribution in music industry “Manahar

udhas”

Manhar has worked with many composers of the film world and has lent his voice to many Bollywood
heroes. He has sung for more than 300 films - Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali and many others. He,
like his brother Pankaj, is well known for singing Ghazals. He has released 30 albums (last one,
"Aashirwad", launched in Australia November 2013). He has also worked with Pankaj on albums and
Live Shows.He has won the 2016 DSPEA in Best Contribution in music industry.

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Richa Chadha -Masaan

Known for her unusual choices of cinema, Richa Chadda made her acting
debut in the Hindi film industry with Dibakar Banerjee's Oye Lucky! Lucky
Oye!

The young starlet who gave an impactful performance in Masaan last year
will be felicitated with DSPEA award.

Best Actor for his role in Tere Bin Laden 2

“Sikander Kher”

Known for Woodstock Villa (2008), Sikander Kher is an actor working in

Bollywood. His body of work includes films like Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
(2010), Players (2012), Aurangzeb (2013) and Tere Bin Laden: Dead or
Alive (2016).

Sikander Kher, The actor who hasn't been a part of a successful

Bollywood film won the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for the Best
Actor for his role in Tere Bin Laden 2

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 ANNOUNCEMENT

Team Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards happy to announce that ,We

are coming up with

“Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Telly Awards”

in the month of July 2019.

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PRESIDENT ,DSPEA)

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BOOK DESIGN BY: SWATI SINGH & TEAM MARKET CHANAKYA

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