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Rediff.com  » Movies » Manoj Kumar to get Dadasaheb Phalke award

Manoj Kumar to get Dadasaheb Phalke award

By Rediff Entertainment Bureau
March 04, 2016 17:08 IST
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Veteran actor Manoj Kumar will be bestowed the Dadasaheb Phalke award for his immense contribution to Hindi cinema.

The actor will be honoured with a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a shawl, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

The actor, who was nicknamed Bharat Kumar, is known for his movies like Upkar, Shaheed, Woh Kaun Thi, Gumnaam, Purab Aur Paschhim and Clerk.

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