The Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award 2017 to take place on June 1

New Delhi : The prestigious awards for the Indian Cinema, The Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award 2017 will be held on June 1, informed by the organizers.

The ceremony last took place when veteran actor of Indian Cinema Jeetendra was awarded with Phalke Ratna Award in 2014. The awards are coming back to award more talents in the industry.

As reported by the organizers of the event, they say several award ceremonies have come up with the same title. Ganesh Jain, chairman of Dadasaheb Phalke Academy said, "It is really disheartening to witness quite some award ceremonies handling under the same title for beneficial purposes recently, but this event is held by a non-monetary foundation and Academy for films and acting. However, keeping that aside, for now I'm ecstatic to bring the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards which will be held on June 1 this year",

This prestigious award ceremony is taking place since 2000. They have been awarding awards to 22 categories. The event which is to be held in June will take in Bhaidas Hall, Vile Parle West in Mumbai.