Veteran actor Manoj Kumar to receive Dadasaheb Phalke award

Q.  Which veteran actor known for his film Purab Aur Paschim became the 47th recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
- Published on 07 Mar 16

a. Manoj Kumar
b. Dilip Kumar
c. Shashi Kapoor
d. Shammi Kapoor

ANSWER: Manoj Kumar
 
Well known actor Manoj Kumar who essayed important roles in patriotic films like Purab Aur Pashcim, Kranti and Upkar will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke award. He will be the 47th recipient of this award which comprises a cash price of INR 10 lakhs. Kumar was born in Abbottabad as Harikrishna Giri Goswami and debuted in 1960 with the movie Kaanch KI Gudia. He was named “Bharat Kumar” because of his large number of patriotic movies.

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