Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Jeetendra

Jeetendra, born Ravi Kapoor, the actor who made white shoes his signature style statement, is the latest recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award given to a film personality for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award comprises of a Swarna Kamal, a cash Prize of Rs. 10,00,000/- and a shawl. In over 30 years the actor starred in over 200 movies, including excellent turns in Parichay, Khushboo and Kinara.