The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards 2024 witnessed a grand and glittering celebration at Mumbai’s Mukesh Patel Auditorium. This prestigious event honored numerous Bollywood celebrities, making it a night to remember in the Indian film industry.
Celebrities in Attendance
The event saw the presence of legendary actress Poonam Dhillon, Kamal Kumar Barjatya of Rajshri Production, producer-director Anil Sharma, Deepak Tijori, Rohit Roy, Gadar 2 star Manish Wadhwa, South Indian actress Priyamani, Darshan Kumaar, Simrat Kaur, Bigg Boss fame Archana Gautam, TV actor Karan Mehra, MTV Splitsvilla winner Shrey Mittal, Rajpal Yadav, and many more who received the award. Ronnie Rodrigues of Cinebuster magazine came specially to present the award .
Special Honors
Saira Banu was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Despite her ill health preventing her attendance, the award will be personally delivered to her. This announcement added an emotional touch to the evening, highlighting the respect and admiration for her contributions to Indian cinema.
Award Recipients
Other notable recipients included international filmmaker Mukesh Modi, Paintal, Pitobash, Rushad Rana, Ravi Gossain, Brijendra Kala, producer Nitu Joshi, Jitendra Singh Sabu, TV actress Chahat Pandey, Vaishali Thakkar , Nepali Music director Shikhar Santosh, producer-director Sam Bhattacharjee, comedian VIP, lyricist A.M. Turaz, singer Udit Narayan, Shaurya Mehta, Aman Trikha ,Dharmesh Pandit . Singer Shahid Mallya’s daughter graciously accepted the award on his behalf .
Significance of the Awards
Darshan Kumar shared his feelings about the honor, stating that such awards instill a sense of pride and responsibility among artists. The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards are considered one of the most prestigious in Indian cinema, celebrating both on-screen talent and the unsung heroes behind the scenes.
Foundation’s Mission
The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation, led by President Ashfaque Khopekar, Senior Vice President Babubhai Thiba, and Vice President Ashok Shekhar, and team Vasudha Pandya, Aryaan singh, Ravi Gosain, Kuwar Aziz Utsahi has been committed to honoring excellence in the film industry. Since 2015, under Ashfaque Khopekar’s leadership, the foundation has provided pensions and medical benefits to technicians and artists in need. This unique award recognizes not only the stars but also the hardworking technicians who contribute significantly to the industry.
Conclusion
The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards 2024 was a night of glamour, recognition, and heartfelt moments. Celebrating the best of Indian cinema, this event continues to uphold the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, by honoring exceptional talent and contributions to the industry.
By acknowledging both artists and technicians, the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards reaffirm their position as a prestigious and inclusive recognition in the world of Indian cinema.
