New Delhi, May 3 Noted lyricist-director Gulzar was today conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award by President Pranab Mukherjee at the 61st National Film Awards ceremony here.
Gulzar, 79, received a standing ovation from the audience as he walked to the stage at Vigyan Bhavan to receive Indian cinema’s highest honour. He was accompanied by his daughter Meghna, who got emotional.