Who was the first recipient of dadasaheb phalke award?

Devika Rani, a legendary actress and filmmaker, was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969. This award is considered the highest honor in Indian cinema, given for lifetime contribution to the industry.

The first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was Devika Rani, often called the “First Lady of Indian Cinema.” She received the award in 1969 for her immense contribution to Indian cinema.

Just to add some context: The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969, named after Dadasaheb Phalke, who is known as the Father of Indian Cinema. Devika Rani was rightly chosen as the first awardee.

Yes, it was Devika Rani, a pioneer of Indian film industry. She was known for her films like Karma (1933) and also for building Bombay Talkies, one of the earliest film studios in India.