ABOUT US
Dadasaheb Phalke Film Puraskar of India
Celebrating Cinema. Honouring Talent. Inspiring Change.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Puraskar of India is an award platform created to honour talented filmmakers, artists, and meaningful films that contribute to Indian cinema and society.
A Platform for Cinema That Matters
Inspired by a pioneer. Built for today’s storytellers.
Inspired by Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema, the Puraskar believes that cinema is not only about entertainment. It can also share important messages, highlight social issues, inspire people, and bring positive change.
The Puraskar celebrates creative excellence, powerful storytelling, new talent, and meaningful contributions to cinema.
Recognising Women in Cinema
Empowering voices that deserve the spotlight.
A special focus of the Puraskar is to recognise and encourage women in cinema. It honours women directors, writers, producers, actors, and other creative professionals, along with films that highlight women’s lives, challenges, achievements, empowerment, and social causes.
What We Celebrate
Recognition that goes beyond glamour—towards impact, originality, inclusion, and stories with purpose.
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Creative Excellence
Celebrating strong craft, originality, artistic expression, and meaningful contributions to Indian cinema.
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Powerful Storytelling
Honouring stories that entertain while also inspiring thought, empathy, awareness, and positive change.
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New & Diverse Voices
Encouraging emerging talent and creating space for filmmakers and artists whose stories deserve recognition.
Our Vision
Every meaningful story deserves to be heard.
Our vision is to create a respected platform that gives recognition to talented artists and filmmakers and encourages them to tell stories that matter.
We believe that every meaningful story deserves to be heard and every talented filmmaker deserves an opportunity to be recognised.
Honouring a Legacy
Inspired by Dadasaheb Phalke
Dadasaheb Phalke pioneered Indian cinema with his vision, creativity, and passion. His contribution continues to inspire filmmakers across generations.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Puraskar of India honours this spirit by celebrating cinema that entertains, inspires, connects people, and makes a difference.
Celebrating Excellence. Empowering Voices. Honouring Cinema.
Dadasaheb Phalke Film Puraskar of India