The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2013 was conferred on whom?
2014
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2013 was conferred on whom?
Answer: D. Gulzar — ConceptThe Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honour in cinema and is a lifetime-achievement award. It is conferred for an outstanding contribution to…
- A.
Karan Johar
- B.
Aamir Khan
- C.
Asha Bhosle
- D.
Gulzar
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Correct answer: D
Concept
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honour in cinema and is a lifetime-achievement award. It is conferred for an outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
Application
The award for the year 2013, the 45th Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was conferred on the poet, lyricist, screenwriter and filmmaker Gulzar.
Contrast
Karan Johar is an Indian film director and producer; he was not the recipient named for 2013.
Aamir Khan is an Indian actor and producer; he was not the recipient named for 2013.
Asha Bhosle is an Indian playback singer and received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2000, not for 2013.
Cross-check
The Government of India's official announcement identifies Gulzar as the recipient for 2013. Therefore, the answer by value is Gulzar.