Asha Parekh to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Veteran Bollywood actor Asha Parekh has been selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke award 2020.

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The award will be presented at the National Film Awards ceremony to be held in New Delhi on Friday.

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Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur said, “The Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to recognise and award.

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Asha Parekh ji for her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema.”

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He added that the 68th National Film Awards ceremony will be presided over by President Droupadi Murmu.

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The I&B ministry said, “Asha Parekh is a renowned film actress, director and producer and an accomplished dancer.

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Starting her career as a child actor, she made her debut in Dil Deke Dekho, and has acted in over 95 movies.

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Including Kati Patang, Teesri Manzil, Love in Tokyo, Aya Saawan Jhoom Ke, Aan Milo Sajna and Mera Gaon Mera Desh.”

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Parekh was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992 and has also served as the head of Central Board of Film Certification from 1998 to 2001.

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