• The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards were announced on February 20, 2021, to honour the best in Indian cinema, television, music, and OTT.
• The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards was introduced by the Government of India in 1969, to commemorate ‘the father of Indian cinema’, Dadasaheb Phalke.
• The DPIFF is a unique platform to honor and encourage the most creative filmmakers, and to infuse life into their career. 

The winner of the Award for 2021 are as follows:

1. Best Actor (Female) – Deepika Padukone, Chhapaak
2. Best Actor (Male) – Akshay Kumar, Laxmii
3. Critic’s Best Actress – Kiara Advani, Guilty
4. Critic’s Best Actor – Late Sushant Singh Rajput, Dil Bechara
5. Best Film – Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
6. Best International Feature Film – Parasite Most Versatile Actor – Kay Kay Menon
7. Best Director – Anurag Basu, Ludo
8. Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Vikrant Massey, Chhapaak
9. Best Actress in Supporting Role – Radhika Madan, Angrezi Medium
10. Best Actor in Comic Role – Kunal Kemmu, Lootcase
11. Best Actor (Web Series) – Bobby Deol, Aashram
12. Best Actress (Web Series) – Sushmita Sen, Aarya
13. Best Web Series – Scam: 1992
14. Album of the Year – Titliyaan
15. Best Television Series – Kundali Bhagya
16. Photographer of the Year – Daboo Ratnani
17. Style Diva of the Year – Divya Khosla Kumar
18. Best Actress in Television Series – Surbhi Chandna
19. Best Actor in Television Series – Dheeraj Dhoopar
20. Performer of the Year – Nora Fatehi
21. Outstanding Contribution to Film Industry – Dharmendra
22. Outstanding Contribution to Literature in Indian Cinema – Chetan Bhagat