Shah Rukh Khan has been awarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award on 21st April 2015. SRK was given the award for his performance in Farah Khan’s blockbuster Happy New Year. The actor not only was present to receive the Award but he also interacted with the people there and broke into an Extempore and created magic on the stage by his charm.
Always Seek Knowledge:
- Shah Rukh Khan, Huma Qureshi and Rajkummar Rao among others were conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2015 in Mumbai.
- SRK was given the award for his performance in Farah Khan’s blockbuster Happy New Year.
- Actor Rajkummar Rao won the prestigious award for his performance in the critically acclaimed film “Citylights”.
About Dadasaheb Phalke Award:
- The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema.
- It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony.
- As of 2014, the award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of
1,000,000 (US$16,000).
About Shah Rukh Khan:
- Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian film actor, producer and television personality.
- Khan is co-chairman of the motion picture production company Red Chillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries, and is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders.
- He has received 14 Filmfare Awards from 30 nominations, including 8 for best actor.
- The Government of France has awarded him both the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres(2007), and its highest civilian honour, the Légion d’honneur (2014).
