Manoj Kumar to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2015.

 Film Actor and Director Manoj Kumar will receive the 47th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2015.
•    Jury consisting of Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Salim Khan, Nitin Mukesh and Anup Jalota unanimously recommended Kumar for the prestigious Award.
•    He is remembered for his films Hariyali Aur Raasta, Woh Kaun Thi, Himalaya Ki God Mein, Do Badan, Upkaar, Patthar Ke Sanam, Neel Kamal, Purab Aur Paschim, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Kranti. 
•    He is known for acting in and directing patriotic films .
•    He has won National Film Award for the film Upkaar. 
•    In 1992, he was honoured with Padma Shri by the Government of India.
•    The award is given by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the Indian Cinema. 
•    The Award consists of a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of 10 lakhs rupees and a shawl.
•    The 46th Dadasaheb Phalke Award was awarded to the veteran actor Shashi Kapoor for the year 2014.