lyricist-filmmaker Gulzar, best known for penning memorable hits like Tujhse Naaraaz Nahi and Tere Bina Zindagi Se besides directing critically acclaimed films like Aandhi and Mausam, was on Saturday chosen for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest official recognition for film personalities in India.
The 79-year-old writer, whose huge body of work includes Mere Apne, Koshish, Khushboo, Angoor, libaas and Maachis will be the 45th recipient of the award.The award consists of a Swarn Kamal (Golden lotus), a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a shawl.Gulzar said he felt “fulfilled” to get recognised for his work.
“I am happy and honored. It is national honor. It is a feeling of fulfillment of not one song, screenplay, but the total work one does. I feel blessed to get this honour. “I am thankful to everyone for their love and support. I am thankful to the jury members. It is a way of respect which says your work is loved and you are on the right path,” Gulzar told PTI.