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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 32

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 8 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q32

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The 51st Dadasaheb Phalke awardee is ______.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rajinikanth.

 

The 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award was conferred upon the legendary actor Rajinikanth 

Award Highlights:

  • Announced by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar in April 2021, recognizing Rajinikanth’s outstanding contributions to Indian cinema 

  • The award was formally presented to him during the 67th National Film Awards ceremony held on October 25, 2021 

  • Rajinikanth is the 12th South Indian recipient of this prestigious honor, following icons such as Dr. Rajkumar and K. Viswanath 

Other Options:

  • Shyam Benegal received the 53rd Phalke Award in 2005 — not the 51st 

  • Amitabh Bachchan was the recipient of the 50th Phalke Award in 2018 .

  • Gulzar earned the honor in 2013, being the 61st National Film Award cycle, not the 51st