New Delhi: Wonder of wonders, it is blabber-mouth BJP leader and former shipping minister, Shatrughna Sinha of Bihar, who is chosen for current year (2011) highest film award, the Dadasaheb Phaleke award for his contributions to cinema in 3 decades. His daughter, Sonakshi is selected for best debut (first film release) award for ‘Dabangg’ in 2011.
The awards will be given on May 3 at Mumbai, Trustee of the Awards committee/Academy, director Pahalaj Nihalani informed a news agency here today. The Awards Trust has 8 members. The film award is given in a glittering ceremony, amidst stars in a gathering.