PM Modi’s message for Dadasaheb Phalke Award Team, Sends out good wishes

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the team of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards by writing a special letter. The 5th edition of the high, prestigious awards in the field of glamor and entertainment is expected to be the biggest annual festival of Indian cinema this year. The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards will be held in Mumbai on 20 February. In such a situation, PM Modi encouraged the team by writing a special letter.

In his letter, PM Modi wrote, ‘Happy to know about Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021. The awards commemorate the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke, a true visionary who has a pioneering role in the glorious journey of Indian cinema. Best wishes to all award winners. I am sure that this award will always inspire those who try something new to take the art of storytelling to a new level of excellence. All the best for the Film Festival Awards 2021.

Sir @narendramodi, we are privileged to receive your blessing for the grandeur success of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021. You are a great visionary & also the source of inspiration to ignite the enthusiasm within Youth Team of DPIFF#dpiff2021 @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/KiFMKZ5Tt5

— Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (@Dpiff_official) February 11, 2021

Significantly, the award, instituted by Anil Mishra in 2012, is considered as the highest cinema honor in the country and is held in the presence of the governor, stars, representatives, industrialists, politicians and media. This is the only independent award ceremony in India which celebrates the legacy of late Dada Saheb Phalke, who is considered the father of Indian cinema.