Devika Rani To Asha Parekh: Women Who Won The Dadasaheb Phalke Award

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Devika Rani (Won In 1969)

The first woman to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969, Rani was a legendary actor and producer. Her decision to work in the film industry was particularly noteworthy because she came from an illustrious family.

Ruby Myers (Won In 1973)

Born in Pune, Ruby Myers, who took on the screen name Sulochana, was a Baghdadi Jew and the first woman to act in an Indian silent film. She was discovered by director Mohan Bhavnani of Kohinoor Film Company.19

Kanan Devi (Won In 1976)

One of the first singing stars of Indian cinema, Kanan Devi story is a classic tale of rags to riches. She began her career as a child artist in silent film roles and steadily graduated to more important roles as her performances got noticed

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Durga Khote (Won In 1983)

Of the actors in Hindi cinema who can lay claim to the moniker, Durga Khote is perhaps first among her equals. Khote joined the film industry after she was widowed at the age of 26 because she wanted to be independent.

Lata Mangeshkar (Won In 1989)

Often described as the Nightingale of India and the Queen of Melody, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was one of many prestigious titles for Lata Mangeshkar.

Asha Bhosle (Won In 2000)

Once upon a time, Asha Bhosle wanted to be an actor. That didn’t work out, but she did become a Bollywood icon thanks to her incredible voice. It was composer O.P. Nayyar who gave Bhosle her break

Asha Parekh (Won In 2020)

Also Knows as the Jubilee Girl Asha parekh made her Debut in 1959 spanning her acting career over two decades. She also turned producer in her later years and headed up the Central Board of Film Certification between 1998 and 2001. 

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