Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winners List (1969 to 2026): Veteran Actor Anant Nag Honoured with 2024 Award

Veteran actor Anant Nag has been conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2024. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee.

The iconic actor will officially receive India’s highest cinema honour at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony scheduled for September 22nd 2026 at Ekta Nagar Gujarat.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest official recognition in the field of cinema. It was instituted in 1969 to commemorate Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (who is popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke and the 'Father of Indian Cinema').

Phalke is credited for directing India’s first full length feature film Raja Harishchandra in 1913. And this award recognises his lifetime contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema.

You will get to read more about the accolade history through this all time Dada Saheb Phalke award winners list hereon to be up to date with current affairs related to awards or events. 

A lifetime of cinematic excellence, celebrated. 🎬🏆

The Government of India announces the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for Anant Nag’s outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and an illustrious journey that has inspired generations.

📅 22 September 2026
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— Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) September 16, 2026

List of all Recipients of the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards from 1969 to Present

You can check the below given list for more details about the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners presented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at the National Film Awards. This list highlights the notable contributions of artists from various film industries in India over the years. 

Note that the official award operates on a 2 year delay relative to the National Film Awards ceremony year.

For instance the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award is presented at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony which is scheduled for 22nd September 2026.

Similarly the 2023 Award was presented in 2025, and the 2022 Award was presented in 2024.

Dadasaheb Phalke International Award Winners 2024

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honor in cinema, recognizes significant contributions to the film industry.

Dadasaheb Phalke International Award Winners 2023

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards for year 2023 were attended by prominent Bollywood and Television celebrities who were honored at the event for their contribution to Indian cinema. And the award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹1,000,000 (US$13,000).

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 were held at Mumbai's Taj Lands End on February 20. The event celebrated the grandeur of Indian Cinema and commemorated 75 years of Independence, Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Check the complete list below. 

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021

On 20 February 2021, the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021 took place in Mumbai and were aired live on ZEE5. 

Here is the list of winners of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021:

1. Best Actor (Female)- Deepika Padukone, Chhapaak
2. Best Actor (Male)- Akshay Kumar, Laxmii
3. Critic's Best Actress- Kiara Advani, Guilty
4. Critic’s Best Actor- Sushant Singh Rajput
5. Best Film- Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
6. Best International Feature Film- Parasite
7. Most Versatile Actor- Kay Kay Menon
8. Best Director- Anurag Basu, Ludo
9. Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Vikrant Massey, Chhapaak
10. Best Actress in Supporting Role- Radhika Madan
11. Best Actor in Comic Role- Kunal Kemmu, Lootcase
12. Best Actor (Web Series)- Bobby Deol, Aashram
13. Best Actress (Web Series)- Sushmita Sen, Aarya
14. Best Web Series- Scam: 1992
15. Album of the Year- Titliyaan
16. Best Television Series- Kundali Bhagya
17. Photographer of the Year- Daboo Ratnani
18. Style Diva of the Year- Divya Khosla Kumar
19. Best Actress in Television Series- Surbhi Chandna
20. Best Actor in Television Series- Dheeraj Dhoopar
21. Performer of the Year- Nora Fatehi
22. Outstanding Contribution to the Film Industry- Dharmendra
23. Outstanding Contribution to Literature in Indian Cinema- Chetan Bhagat

About the Dada Saheb Phalke Award

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema and is presented annually at the National Films Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

The very first recipient of this award was Devika Rani who received it in 1969 on the occasion of the 17th National Films Awards.

Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. He made India's first full-length feature film Raja Harishchandra in 1913. Hence, to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke, the Government of India started the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969.

The recipients are honoured for their outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.

The winners of the Dadasaheb Phalke award are selected by a committee consisting of eminent personalities from the Indian film industry. The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of Rs. 10 Lakh.