Among the following who are not the recipients of Dada Saheb Phalke Award?

(A) L. V. Prasad

(B) Shammi Kapoor

(C) B. N. Reddy

(D) Rajesh Khanna

(E) Dharmendra

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - (B), (D), and (E) Only

Key Points

• Dada Saheb Phalke Award
  • The Dada Saheb Phalke Award is the highest honor in Indian cinema, presented annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
  • L. V. Prasad and B. N. Reddy are both recipients of this prestigious award.
  • Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, and Dharmendra have not been awarded the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.

Additional Information

• L. V. Prasad
  • Recognized for his significant contributions to Indian cinema, he received the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1982.
  • He was a renowned film producer, director, and actor.
• B. N. Reddy
  • B. N. Reddy was awarded the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1974.
  • He was a pioneering director and producer in the Telugu film industry.
• Shammi Kapoor
  • While Shammi Kapoor was a celebrated actor in Hindi cinema, he did not receive the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.
• Rajesh Khanna
  • Known as the "First Superstar" of Indian cinema, Rajesh Khanna did not receive the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.
• Dharmendra
  • Dharmendra, a legendary actor in Indian cinema, has also not been honored with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.