President Droupadi Murmu gave away the National Film Awards for the year 2021 under various categories at the 69th edition of the ceremony on Tuesday. The prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award was conferred on veteran Bollywood actor Waheeda Rehman.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said Ms. Rehman had established herself at the pinnacle of the film industry with her art and personality. Even in her personal life, she had made her mark as a woman of dignity, self-confidence and originality. She set an example that women themselves should also take the initiative for women empowerment.
Ms. Murmu also congratulated the other awardees. She said the award ceremony painted a picture of diversity of India and the unity inherent in it.
