Eleven years after their last blockbuster, the dynamic duo of superstar Aamir Khan and acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani are joining forces once again. This time, theyre set to bring the untold story of Dadasaheb Phalke, the revered "Father of Indian Cinema", to the silver screen. Its a fitting tribute, considering the Dadasaheb Phalke Award is Indias highest cinematic honour, yet Phalkes own monumental journey has surprisingly never been a central theme in Hindi cinema.
A Historic Collaboration Reignited
After delivering unforgettable hits like 3 Idiots (2009) and PK (2014), the Aamir Khan-Rajkumar Hirani partnership is one of Bollywoods most anticipated. Their upcoming biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke is poised to be a monumental project. The film will be set against the dramatic backdrop of India&rsquo;s independence struggle, promising a rich historical context. Shooting is scheduled to commence in October 2025. Audiences will witness the remarkable journey of the producer-director from his initial struggles to laying the foundation for what would become the worlds largest indigenous film industry.According to a statement from Aamir Khan&rsquo;s team, the actor is fully committed to this challenging role. &ldquo;He will start preparing for his part soon after the release of Sitaare Zameen Par." The pre-production is already in full swing, with cutting-edge technology playing a part. "VFX studios from LA have already created AI designs for the era and period of the film,&rdquo; the statement revealed.The dedication to authenticity is further highlighted by the meticulous script development. &ldquo;Rajkumar Hirani with Abhijat Joshi and two other writers, Hindukush Bharadwaj and Avishkar Bharadwaj, have been working on this script for the last 4 years." Crucially, the project has received the blessing and support of Dadasaheb Phalke&rsquo;s grandson, Chandrashekhar Srikrishna Pusalkar, who &ldquo;has been supportive of the project and has provided major anecdotes from Dadasaheb Phalke&rsquo;s life.&rdquo;Also Read: Aamir Khans Sitaare Zameen Par Faces Boycott Calls After Trailer Release
The Pioneer: Who was Dadasaheb Phalke?
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, was the visionary who directed India&rsquo;s first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913. He established the Phalke Films Company in 1912. For his debut feature, Phalke not only wrote, directed, and produced but also saw his wife, Saraswati, contribute to costume design and catering, while his eldest son, Bhalchandra, played an important role. Over a career spanning nearly two decades, Dadasaheb Phalke reportedly made 27 short films and over 90 full-length movies, including notable works like Lanka Dahan, Shri Krishna Janma, and Satyavan Savitri.It&rsquo;s surprising that no one in Hindi cinema has yet told us the story of cinema in cinema. Dadasaheb Phalkes story is something that the nation needs to see on the screen. Set against the backdrop of the independence struggle, the story unfolds an extraordinary journey of an artist who, from scratch, against all odds, goes on to give birth to the largest indigenous film industry in the world. Given the track record of Hirani and Khan, this biopic is undoubtedly set to become one of the most anticipated films in recent memory.Also Read: Aamir Khan Likely to Be a Part of Anurag Basu&rsquo;s Kishore Kumar Biopic

Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic: Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani to Reunite Again

One of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema, Mithun Chakraborty, made his mark in the Hindi film industry in the early 1970s. Having made his debut in 1976, the actor has featured in over 350 movies in a span of four decades.While his talent was well recognized over the past years, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced that Mithun Chakraborty will be bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his enormous contribution to the silver screen as an actor.The news of the actor winning the prestigious award comes in months after he was honored with Padma Bhushan.
Mithun Chakraborty to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Minister Vaishnaw took to social media and announced the exciting news. His tweet read, "Mithun Da&rsquo;s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to award legendary actor Sh. Mithun Chakraborty Ji for his iconic contribution to Indian cinema."He said the Oh My God actor will be presented with the award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8.Also Read: 7 Movie Quotes By The Mithun Chakraborty That Are Iconic Even Today

Mithun Da&rsquo;s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to award legendary actor, Sh. Mithun Chakraborty Ji for his iconic contribution to Indian Cinema.To be presented at the 70th National&hellip;
&mdash; Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 30, 2024

For the uninitiated, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award is Indias highest award in the field of cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organization set up by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.The award was first presented in 1969 to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalkes significant contribution to Indian cinema. Devika Ran, who is considered the first lady of Indian cinema, became the first person to be honoured with this award.Over the years, talents and legends like Prithviraj Kapoor, Satyajit Ray, Ashok Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Dilip Kumar, Sivaj Ganeshan, Asha Bhosle, Yash Chopra, Dev Anand, Gulzar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Waheeda Rehman, among others, have been bestowed with the award.
Mithun Chakraborty on receiving Padma Bhushan
Earlier this year, in April, The Kashmir Files actor was also honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. The veteran actor, known for several iconic roles and performances, expressed his heartfelt gratitude.



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"I am very happy. I have never asked for anything for myself from anyone in my life. I am very happy because when someone receives so much respect and honor... its the happiest moment," Mithun said while talking to ANI.He reflected on the moment he received the news of being awarded with Padma Bhushan and said, &ldquo;When I received the call informing me that I was being awarded the Padma Bhushan, I was silent for a minute because I hadnt expected it... because its a big thing.""But I didnt expect it. I am happy. Thank you to everyone on the committee who selected me,&rdquo; the actor concluded.

Mithun Chakraborty To Be Honoured With Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Tuesday was the night of glitz and glamour as the whos who of Bollywood came under one roof to celebrate the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024. In movies like Jawan and Animal, actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Karishma Tanna, and more bagged the awards for their incredible performances.Amidst the starlit show and celebrities putting their best fashion foot forward, what caught every media persons eye was how the two exes came face-to-face only for one to ignore the other.We are talking about the Jab We Met duo, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor. The two were quite a thing back in the day, and their breakup stirred up the entire nation. However, after calling it quits, the two actors worked in Udta Punjab but never shared the same screen space.Also Read: Kareena Kapoor And Shahid Kapoor Wont Reunite For Jab We Met 2, Heres What We KnowThe two are happy in their personal lives and are cordial with each other whenever they meet socially. We expected it to be no different on the eve of the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2024. However, the viral video suggests something else.
Kareena Kapoor ignores Shahid Kapoor at the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards
On Tuesday, several prominent celebrities from the film fraternity came together to celebrate the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2024. A video from the evening starring Kareena and Shahid has been doing the rounds on the internet.In a video shared by a paparazzi account on Instagram, the Jaane Jaan actress can be seen royally ignoring the Farzi actor. In the clip, Shahid stood with directors Raj and DK, who posed after they won the award.



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It was that moment when Bebo walked by them and semingly greeted only the filmmakers, thus ignoring her 36 China Town co-star. However, Shahid greeted her with a smile. Even after she walked away, Shahid Kapoor was still smiling at her team, which followed her.Also Read: When Kareena Kapoor Revealed How She Chased Shahid Kapoor To Be Her Boyfriend, Video SurfacesKareena Kapoor looked stunning in a golden shimmery ensemble, while the Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya actor opted for a navy blue outfit.
On the work front
Shahid Kapoor is currently soaring high on the success of his last release, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which also starred Kriti Sanon and Dimple Kapadia in prominent roles.As for Kareena Kapoor, she will be next seen in Rhea Kapoors The Crew and Rohit Shettys Singham Again.

Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2024: Kareena Kapoor Ignores Ex Shahid Kapoor On The Red Carpet, Watch

It was a starry night, and many Bollywood stars were seen under the sky at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023. On Monday Rekha, Anupam Kher, Alia Bhatt, Rishab Shetty, and Varun Dhawan were among the famous faces who marked their presence at the happening night in Mumbai.
In an adorable video that surfaced on the internet, Anupam Kher is seen hugging Varun as they crossed paths on the red carpet. As shown in a clip that is grabbing a lot of attention on Instagram, Varun is seen blushing as Anupam Kher planted a&nbsp; kiss on his forehead.See the video here.&nbsp;



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The duo then posed for the cameras. Anupam Kher was seen in a black shirt, black tie, grey blazer, slacks, and shoes, while the Bhediya actor looked stunning in a black jacket, pants, and a T-shirt.On The Work Front
Varun Dhawan will be next seen in the film Bawaal, Nitesh Tiwaris social drama opposite actor Janhvi Kapoor. He is all set for his upcoming web series, Citadel by Raj and DK (Indian version). Meanwhile, Anupam Kher was last seen in Ajayan Venugopalans Shiv Shastri Balboa. The film also features Nargis Fakhri, Sharib Hashmi, and Neena Gupta.

Watch! Anupam Kher Plants A Kiss On Varun Dhawan’s Forehead And Hugs Him At Dadasaheb Phalke Awards

Alia Bhatt never fails to impress the audience with her fantastic performance in films. She effortlessly gives an identity to the character she does. Recently, the actress won the Best Actress trophy at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival which happened on Monday and made all of us proud of her.



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She received the award for her role as Gangubai in Sanjay Leela Bhansali&rsquo;s Ganubai Kathiawadi. It was a proud moment as Alia Bhatt was named Best Actress at Dadasaheb Phalke Awards.&nbsp; The actress gave justice to the titular role of Gangubai last year. For the unversed, Ranbir Kapoor also won the Best Actor award as Shiva for the film Brahmāstra: Part One &ndash; Shiva. Unfortunately, he couldnt pick his trophy as he was not in town. It was the new mommy who picked up the award on his behalf.&nbsp;
Alia Bhatt and Rekha At Dadasaheb Phalke Awards
She also met Rekha at the event in Mumbai. The veteran actress also received a special award for her &lsquo;Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry&rsquo;. The duo was seen posing together for the paparazzi with their shining trophies on the red carpet.



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Alia Bhatt looked stunning in a white saree, while Rekha was dressed in a golden saree.&nbsp; In an adorable video thats doing rounds on the internet, Rekha is seen kissing Alia to show how proud she is of the actress&rsquo;s achievement. While posing for the paparazzi, Rekha planted a kiss on Alias cheek. And this made Alia blush. Have a look at the video.&nbsp;



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Watch! Rekha Kisses Alia Bhatt As She Wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award For Best Actress In Gangubai

Tejasswi Prakash, renowned for her role in Colors TV&rsquo;s thriller franchise Naagin 6, achieved something that every actor dreams of. She won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Actress category. And what happened will melt your heart.
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Karan Kundras father says, &ldquo;We are proud of you Teju&rdquo;
On 20th February, many celebrities attended the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards. And Tejasswi Prakash, one of the most loved television actresses who enjoys a massive fan following, won an award in the Best Actress category. Her boyfriend Karan Kundrra shared an adorable video of him coming to inform his father about Tejasswi&rsquo;s achievement. His father, who was seen getting a haircut done, started smiling on hearing Tejasswi&rsquo;s win. He said, &ldquo;Wonderful, Teju we are proud of you.&rdquo; Karan responded,&nbsp;&ldquo;Me too.&rdquo; Karan&rsquo;s father jokingly replied,&nbsp;&ldquo;You less,&rdquo; and Karan said, &ldquo;Obviously.&rdquo; Karan&rsquo;s father added, &ldquo;It is one of the most prestigious awards in the Indian film industry. Bade bade logon ko bhi ye award nahi milti hai. But she is lucky she got this at this young age. God bless her.&rdquo; Ending the video, Karan bid a flying kiss to the camera and said, &ldquo;God bless you, Teju.&rdquo;
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For the unversed, Tejasswi gained fame with her performance in Bigg Boss. She won the Best Actress award for Naagin 6 and made all of us proud. She took to her Instagram story to express her happiness and thanked her fans who supported her. She wrote, &ldquo;Thank you for all the&nbsp; love you all have given Naagin 6. Here&rsquo;s to a lot more in the future. Picture abhi baaki hai.&rdquo;

As Tejasswi Prakash Wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Karan Kundrra’s Dad Reacts On Her Achievement 

Once known for her incredible acting, Kangana Ranaut has now become synonymous with taking digs at what she likes to call nepo kids and the nepotism mafia gang. On Monday, the complete winners list of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards was released and many incredible performances were lauded at the event. While some actors like Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and more won the highly recognized award, Kangana called the jury out for its biased decision on supporting the star kids.&nbsp;
This isnt the first time Kangana Ranaut has taken an ugly dig at the star kids and their movies. Hours after Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and more won the Dadasaheb Phalke award, the actress took to her Instagram and shared a winners list of actors who she thinks to deserve to win. She even claimed that the &lsquo;nepo mafia snatches everyones rights, see what she has to say.&nbsp;
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Kangana Ranaut Shares Her List Of Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winners
Taking it to Instagram, Kanganas story read, "Awards season is here before nepo mafia snatches every one ka haq (right) let me clarify this years Best actor - Rishab Shetty (Kantara) Best Actress- Mrunal Thakur (Sita Ramam) Best film - Kantara Best director- SS Rajamouli (RRR) Best supporting actor - Anupam Kher (Kashmir Files) Best supporting actress- Tabu (Bhool Bhulaiya) Yeh log jayein ya nahi awards inhi ke hain (the awards belong to them no matter they attend them or not). Filmi awards have no authenticity, after I finish work here, I will make a proper list of all those I feel are deserving. Stay tuned, thanks."
She further wrote, &ldquo;Life of nepo insects use parents name and contacts, do papa jo chaploosi to get work, agar koi self made aaye uska career sabotage kardo (nepo kids flatter Karan Johar to get work, they sabotage the career of a self made person), if someone anyone, anyhow survives and complains about continues harassment they face, unko bikau mafia PR se jealous or mad bolke dismiss our discredit kardo, yehi yehi toh tumhari kartootein hain (get the sold out PR dismiss self made people - this is what you do) that I am determined now to destroy you all. One cant just indulge in the beauty of life when there is so much evil around. Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta says destroying evil is the prime goal of Dharma.&rdquo;
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Dadasaheb Phalke Winners List
On Monday, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt bagged the Best Actor awards for their films Brahmastra and Gangubai Kathiawadi, respectively. While Varun Dhawan won the Critics Best Actor award for his film Bhediya, iconic actress Rekha won Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry.&nbsp;Read the entire list of Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 winners here.&nbsp;

Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2023: Kangana Ranaut Shares Her Winners List, Calls Out Nep Mafia Gang

On Monday, Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards were announced and some of the incredible movies, television shows, and performances were lauded with recognition. While Alia Bhatt grabbed the Best Actress award for Gangubai Kathiawadi, she also accepted the award on behalf of her husband Ranbir Kapoor for winning the Best Actor award for Brahmastra.&nbsp;
Along with the power couple, many others were awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke award, thus adding another feather to their caps. While Anupam Kher won the Most Versatile Actor Of The Year award, Vivek Agnihotris The Kashmir Files bagged the Best Film award.&nbsp;
The award ceremony was not just limited to Bollywood. Actor-filmmaker Rishabh Shetty won the Most Promising Actor award for his South blockbuster Kantara. In the television industry, it was Rupali Gangulys Anupama to win the Television Series of The Year. Some veteran celebrities were also awarded for their valuable contribution to the film industry.&nbsp;
The Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry was awarded to the iconic actress Rekha while the late singer Hariharan won Outstanding Contribution In The Music Industry.&rsquo;
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Who Won What At The Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2023
Lets take you through the complete list of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2023 award winners.&nbsp;

Best Film: The Kashmir Files
Best Director: R Balki for Chup: Revenge of The Artist
Best Actor: Ranbir Kapoor for Brahmastra: Part 1
Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
Most Promising Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara
Best Actor In A Supporting Role: Manish Paul for Jugjugg Jeeyo
Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry: Rekha
Best Web Series: Rudra: The Edge of Darkness
Critics Best Actor: Varun Dhawan for Bhediya
Film of The Year: RRR
Television Series of The Year: Anupamaa
Most Versatile Actor Of The Year: Anupam Kher for The Kashmir Files
Best Actor In A Television Series: Zain Imam for Fanaa- Ishq Mein Marjawaan
Best Actress In A Television Series: Tejasswi Prakash for Naagin
Best Male Singer: Sachet Tandon for Maiyya Mainu
Best Female Singer: Neeti Mohan for Meri Jaan
Best Cinematographer: PS Vinod for Vikram Vedha
Outstanding Contribution In The Music Industry: Hariharan

Radio City wishes the heartiest congratulations to all the winners of the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2023.&nbsp;

Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2023: Alia Bhatt For Gangubai To The Kashmir Files, See Entire Winners List

Raj Kapoor entered the film industry as a child artist and later on became a clapper-boy for the famous Bombay Talkies during the late 1930s. He also worked as an Assistant/Production Manager/Art Director at Prithvi Theatre.&nbsp;Kidar Sharma gave him a chance in his 1947 black-and-white feature film&nbsp;&lsquo;Neel Kamal&nbsp;opposite Madhubala. The actor brought a new wave of revolution to the romantic drama genre of Hindi Cinema.
To follow his zeal as a filmmaker the actor formed his production company in 1948 naming it after himself R.K. Studios.&nbsp;In 1948 Raj Kapoor debuted as a director and producer with the movie &ldquo;Aag&rdquo;. He even played the lead role in the same film.Kapoor struggled a lot and with each film, he proved how passionate he is about acting. He received multiple recognitions three National Film Awards, and 11 Filmfare awards in India.&nbsp;
The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award is named after the legend. The Indian government honored him with the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the arts. In 1987, India&rsquo;s highest award in cinema &lsquo;The Dadasaheb Phalke Award&rsquo; was granted to him by the Indian Government.
The actor was inspired by Charlie Chaplin. He was also known as the Charlie Chaplin Of Indian Cinema.&nbsp;
The Indian Cinema lost its precious gem in the year 1988 as the actor was suffering from asthma and suddenly collapsed at the event where he had to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in New Delhi.

Journey Of The Veteran Actor Raj Kapoor: From A Clapper-boy To One Of The Most Loved Actors


Singer Armaan Malik was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the 'Most Popular Singer of the Year' category here.

Armaan, who recently lent his voice for the song "Bol do na zara" from "Azhar", said that the award holds a "special place" for him. 

"This year has been a crazy journey for me and every award that I have received has been an incentive to work even harder and better. However, this one holds a special place for me in my life!" Armaan told IANS. 

"This award is considered to be a very important one in one's Bollywood career and I'm glad to get it so early... It feels surreal to know that people out there know me, know my songs and give me so much love. I would like to dedicate this award especially to my musical gurus and teachers Rita Kaul and Qadir Ghulam Mustafa Khan," he added. 

The awards ceremony was held here on April 24. 



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