Actor Rajinikanth To Be Bestowed With 51st Dada Saheb Phalke Award

Legendary actor Rajinikanth has been selected for the 51st Dada Saheb Phalke Award for his contributions to Indian film industry. Announcing the news on Twitter, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar wrote, "His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic." Rajinikanth was unanimously selected by five-member jury including Asha Bhosale and Shankar Mahadevan. First instituted in 1969, the award, named after the father of Indian cinema, comprises Golden Lotus and Rs 10 lakh.