President Pranab Mukherjee today presented the 63rd National Awards,
including best actor trophy to Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, best
actress to Kangana Ranaut and Dadasaheb Phalke award to Hindi film
veteran Manoj Kumar
Best known for his patriotic films 'Purab Aur Paschim', 'Upkar' and 'Kranti', the 78-year-old Kumar became the 47th recipient of the award. This is the highest recognition in Indian cinema, which consists of a golden lotus, a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a shawl.
The wheelchair-bound actor, who was sporting an orange bandana of Sai Baba, also presented the President with a crystal statue of the deity as he received the honour.
Best known for his patriotic films 'Purab Aur Paschim', 'Upkar' and 'Kranti', the 78-year-old Kumar became the 47th recipient of the award. This is the highest recognition in Indian cinema, which consists of a golden lotus, a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a shawl.
The wheelchair-bound actor, who was sporting an orange bandana of Sai Baba, also presented the President with a crystal statue of the deity as he received the honour.
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