New Delhi, : Superstar Rajinikanth has received Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest film honour, on Monday in New Delhi.
The actor, who is known for his blockbuster performances in films such as Sivaji, Enthiran, Darbar and Baasha, shared a statement on Twitter a day before receiving the award and called it one of the “two special landmarks” – the other one being his daughter Soundarya Vishagan’s new app named Hoote, which is to be launched tomorrow.
Earlier, this year Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that Rajinikanth will be receiving the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2019.
The 67th National Film Awards has presented today by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Moreover, Manoj Bajpayee, Kangana Ranaut and Dhanush won acting honours.