Who has won 48th Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2016 ?

87-year old renowned director Kasinadhuni Viswanath was on 24 April 2017 named for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for outstanding contribution to the film industry. He is a celebrated filmmaker in Telugu film industry but has also been active in Tamil and Hindi cinema.

? He is known for making films on content-driven stories that have revolved around social themes like disability, untouchability and the evils of dowry.

? He becomes the 48th recipient of the award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, which consists of a golden lotus, a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs and a shawl.

? The recipient of five National Film Awards, Viswanath is known for his movies ? ?Sankarabharanam?, ?Sagara Sangamam? (starring Kamal Haasan and Jayaprada), ?Swati Mutyam?, ?Saptapadi?, ?Kaamchor?, ?Sanjog? and ?Jaag Utha Insaan? among others.