Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) is all set to host its annual award ceremony to pay tribute to the stalwarts of the entertainment and film industry in India and will air on Sony Entertainment Television.

Through the years, Sony Entertainment Television has created a unique space of being the ‘Thought Leader’ in the Indian TV industry with its path breaking content and innovation, a press release from award organisers stated.

Dwelling on the association, Sonal Yadav, Head-Programming (Non-Fiction), Sony Entertainment Television, said, “Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards is a prestigious platform that acknowledges and celebrates the pathbreaking contribution of the Indian Entertainment Industry. We at Sony Entertainment Television are honoured to be associated with the country’s most sought-after awards this year as their official satellite partner and look forward to bring alive this glorious celebration of cinematic excellence to our audiences.”

The ceremony salutes and uplifts talented storytellers from across the country, embarking on a mission to celebrate the work of young, independent, and professional filmmakers. The occasion honours the rich heritage of Indian cinema in commemoration of the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke.

DPIFF CEO Abhishek Mishra in a statement expressed satisfaction on partnering with Sony.

“We are thrilled to be able to telecast DPIFF 2023 on Sony Entertainment Television for the first time in history. Sony Entertainment Television is the perfect Satellite Partner for DPIFF as the company has been known for its artful storytelling, through which it has engaged diverse audiences for years now,” he added.

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023, with the support of Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, will be held on February 20, 2023 in Mumbai.

DPIFF aims to felicitate those artists of the film and TV fraternity who have put in their hard work and have shown true promise, along with the dedication to excel.