Which legendary actress got the Dadasaheb Phalke Award of 2020 for her outstanding lifetime contribution to Indian cinema at the 68th National Film award?

The correct answer is Asha Parekh.

Key Points

• Asha Parekh was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 at the 68th National Film Awards.
• The award recognizes her outstanding lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
• Asha Parekh is a celebrated veteran actress, known as the "Hit Girl" of Bollywood, with an illustrious career spanning decades.
• She has acted in iconic movies like "Teesri Manzil" (1966), "Kati Patang" (1970), and "Caravan" (1971), among others.
• The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is considered the highest honor in Indian cinema, presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Additional Information

• Dadasaheb Phalke Award:
  • Named after Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema who directed India's first full-length feature film, "Raja Harishchandra" (1913).
  • The award was instituted in 1969, during the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke.
  • It includes a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize.
• Asha Parekh's Achievements:
  • She was the first woman to serve as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
  • In 1992, she received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award.
  • Apart from acting, she is known for her philanthropic efforts and has run a hospital in Mumbai.
• National Film Awards:
  • One of India's most prestigious film awards, established in 1954.
  • Recognizes excellence in Indian cinema across various languages and categories.
• Other Recipients:
  • Some notable past recipients of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award include Raj Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, and Satyajit Ray.
  • The 2019 recipient of the award was Amitabh Bachchan.