Veteran film actor and director Manoj Kumar is to be conferred the 47th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2015.  The award is conferred by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. Manoj Kumar is remembered for his films Hariyali Aur Raasta, Woh Kaun Thi, Himalaya Ki God Mein, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Kranti. He is known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes.

He is a recipient of the National Film Award for the film Upkaar. In 1992, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the government of India. Manoj Kumar’s last big screen appearance was in the 1995 film ‘Maidan-E-Jung’. He says he will try to be more active in the film industry now.

About the Award

• The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is conferred by the government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
• The award consists of a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a cash prize of Rs.10 lakh and a shawl.
• The honour is given on the basis of recommendations of a committee of eminent personalities set up by the government for this purpose.
• This year, a five member jury – Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Salim Khan, Nitin Mukesh and Anup Jalota – unanimously recommended Manoj Kumar for the prestigious award.