AKSHAY KUMAR & CO-STARS WIN BIG AT THE DADA SAHEB PHALKE AWARDS

    Akshay Kumar has received a wealth of praise from critics and cinemagoers alike for his role in this year’s Pad Man – and now he can add the Dada Saheb Phalke Award to his list of accolades.

    Akshay Kumar won both the Best Actor in a leading role Award for Pad Man and the Best Actor Award for Toilet: Ek Prem Katha at the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards, taking place in Mumbai.

     

    The prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards, named after one of Indian cinema’s most influential figures, rewards today’s most talented actors. The best actor in a leading role award was decided by the jury, and presented to Akshay Kumar for his role in the revolutionary family entertainer Pad Man. The film famously tackles the issue of menstrual hygiene and taboo in India, and Akshay Kumar’s commitment to the cause has garnered praise from all over the world. His co-star Sonam Kapoor won the Best Leading Actress Award for Pad Man.

     

    More from Showbiz & Media

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • The Golden Era The Golden Era

      The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm

    • Remix Saturdays Remix Saturdays

      Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm

    • Legal Show Legal Show

      Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.

    • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

      Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm