Prakash Raj in Delhi…gets his award

In a glittering ceremony at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi held yesterday (October 21st, 2009), the President of India, Shri Pratibha Patil honored the national award winners by handing over the coveted awards.

The winner of the best actor award, Prakash Raj, was present in person to receive the same. Producer Shailendra Singh and director Priyadarshan jointly received the award for the best film, Kanchivaram. The Kannada actress Uma Shree was honored with the best actress award.

Prakash Raj gets the prestigious award for the second time, the first one for his role in Iruvar in a supporting capacity.

About 55 national awards were announced a few days ago and all of them were distributed yesterday.

Noted singer Manna Dey was honored with the Dada Saheb Phalke award.