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Eminent artists such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Asha Bhosle, Dilip Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Rajinikanth have been honored with this prestigious award. DPIFF (Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival) is not a government award.
Jitendra Kumar win Dadasaheb Phalke Award
New Delhi: Actor Jitendra Kumar, who has made a name for himself in the OTT world with his stellar acting, is in the news these days. News is circulating on social media that Jitendra Kumar has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2025. But is this the prestigious government award given by the Government of India? Let's find out the full truth behind this news.
Jitendra Kumar has indeed been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award (DPIFF) 2025. He received this award for Best Actor (Web Series Category) in 'Panchayat Season 3'.
Jitendra has made a special place in the hearts of audiences with his powerful acting in films like 'Kota Factory', 'Panchayat', and many others. By playing the role of the Sachiv ji in 'Panchayat', he brought to life the image of an honest and sensitive young man from a small town.
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The DPIFF was established in 2012. This award is given in memory of the father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke. However, it is not the official 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award' given by the Government of India.
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The DPIFF is organized by an independent private organization that honors outstanding performers in the cinema, OTT, and television industries. Every year, awards are given to several personalities from Bollywood, OTT, and regional cinema.
The 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award', given by the Government of India, is considered the highest honor in the field of cinema. It was established in 1969, and the first award was given to Devika Rani. This award is presented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF).
Eminent artists such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Asha Bhosle, Dilip Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Rajinikanth have been honored with this prestigious award.
DPIFF (Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival) is not a government award. It is given as a tribute to the contributions of Dadasaheb Phalke and includes various categories such as Best Actor, Best Director, Web Series, Music, Short Films, etc.
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Jitendra Kumar said that he is proud to receive this honor and is grateful to his fans and the 'Panchayat' team. He said, "The character of Sachiv ji is very close to my heart. If people are giving him so much love, then this is the biggest award for me."
