Katrina Kaif wins honour for her contribution to Bollywood - Page 2

Originally posted by: anjs

what rubbish ... Didnt know these people can be so stupid. What has she done to honor this award

THIS! 👏

Originally posted by: cougarTown

THIS! 👏

Originally posted by: hasini009

Dushman na kare dost ne woh kaam kiya hai
Ummr bhar ka ghum humein inaam diya hai😭
congrats Kat👏 abhi National award aana baki hain😛

Originally posted by: Ashi_Naksh

Previous Recipients of the Awards

Ms. Tanvi Kiran - 1987 -
Ms. Tanvi Kiran, popularly known as Tanvi Azmi is the recipient of Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress for Best Actress. Award was presented on the Priyadarshni Academy's 3rd Annual Awards Function on September 19, 1987. "

Ms. Deepika Chikhlia - 1988
Ms. Deepika Chikhlia, the versatile Actress of the Mega Serial Ramayana who has won the hearts of millions of viewers is the recipient of Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress. The Award was presented at the Priyadarshni Academy's 4th Annual Awards Function held on September 19, 1988."

Ms. Roopa Ganguly - 1989
Ms. Roopa Ganguly is the most cerebral actress of the Bengali film industry. Best remembered as Draupadi in the mega-serial Mahabharata', the actress has carved a niche for herself on both the small and the big screen and is seen receiving the Smita Patil Memorial Award for the Best Actress from Mr. Ajit Kumar Panja, Union Minister of State Finance at the Priyadarshni Academy's 5th Annual Awards Function held on September 19, 1989.

Ms. Sridevi - 1990
Ms. Sridevi began her career as a child artist in South Indian films. She ruled the silver screen for a number of years and was the recipient of Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress on the occasion of the Priyadarshni Academy's 6th Annual Awards Function held on September 19, 1990

Ms. Dimple Kapadia - 1991

Ms. Dimple Kapadia remains one of the most glamorous actresses ever seen in the Indian film industry. She debuted in the film Bobby' which was a runaway hit. She received Smita Patil Memorial Award from Mr. M. Hidayatullah, former Vice President of India on the occasion of Priyadarshni Academy's 7th Annual Awards Function held on September 19, 1991

Ms. Pooja Bhatt - 1992
Ms. Pooja Bhatt, a versatile actress, has many noteworthy performances to her credit. She is also a remarkable producer of Hindi films. She received the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress from Mr. Shantaram Potdukhe, Union Minister of State for Finance at the Priyadarshni Academy's 8th Annual Awards function held on September 19, 1992.

Ms. Meenakshi Sheshadri - 1993

Ms. Meenakshi Sheshadri, former Miss India 1981, gave memorable performances in films like Ghayal' and Damini', receiving the Smita Patil Memorial Award from Mr. B. R. Chopra, renowned Film Producer and Director at the Priyadarshni Academy's 9th Annual Awards Function held on September 19, 1993.

Ms. Manisha Koirala - 1994
Ms. Manisha Koirala, ravishing Nepali beauty, enamored the Indian audience with her brilliant performances in several blockbuster movies. She received the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress at the Priyadarshni Academy's 10thAnnual Awards Function on September 19, 1994. Also seen are renowned actresses Ms. Poonam Dhillon and Ms. Meenakshi Sheshadri, who are closely associated with Priyadarshni Academy.

Ms. Madhuri Dixit - 1996
Ms. Madhuri Dixit, is one of the most successful actresses of the Hindi film industry. She received the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress from Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra at the Priyadarshni Academy's 12th Anniversary Global Awards held on September 19, 1996.

Ms. Tabu - 1998
Ms. Tabu, is famed as one of the most versatile actresses of the Hindi cinema. She is being awarded the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress by Mr. L.K Advani, Union Minister for Home at the Priyadarshni Academy's 14th Anniversary Global Awards Function held on September 19, 1998.

Ms. Aishwarya Rai - 2000
Ms. Aishwarya Rai was crowned Miss World in 1994. Numbered amongst the most beautiful women in the world, she has given outstanding performances in many Hindi films. She was awarded the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress by Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers at the Priyadarshni Academy's 16th Anniversary Global Awards Function on September 19, 2000.

Ms. Karisma Kapoor - 2002
Ms. Karisma Kapoor, blue eye beauty, receiving the Smita Patil Memorial Award from Mr. L.K Advani, Dy. Prime Minister of India at the Priyadarshni Academy's 18th Anniversary Global Awards Function held on September 19, 2002

Ms. Urmila Matondkar - 2004

Ms. Urmila Matondkar began her career as a child artist in Masoom' in 1982. She has given a number of brilliant performances and is also a graceful dancer. She received the Smita Patil Memorial Best Actress Award at the Priyadarshni Academy's 20th Anniversary Global Awards Function on September 19, 2004, from Mr. Suresh Prabhu, former Union Minister for Energy and Dr. Ram Tarneja Chairman, Global Awards Advisory Committee.

Ms. Kareena Kapoor - 2006
In a short span of time, Ms. Kareena Kapoor, achieved stardom due to her hard-hitting performances in movies like Chameli and Omkara. She is being felicitated by Mr. Kamal Nath, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry on the occasion of the 22nd Anniversary Global Awards Function, held on September 19, 2006. She has been Awarded the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress. Looking on are Mr. Jayantrao Patil, Minister for Finance & Planning, Govt. of Maharashtra, Mr. Nanik Rupani, Chairman, Priyadarshni Academy, and Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Vice-Chairman

Ms. Preity Zinta - 2008

Ms. Preity Zinta, renowned film actress, receiving the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress from Chief Minister Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh on September 19, 2008 in Mumbai.

Ms. Vidya Balan - 2010
Ms. Vidya Balan Film Actor Mumbai, receiving the Smita Patil Award for Best Actor. For her outstanding contribution to cinema within a very short span of time, from her performance in her debut film to assaying a wide variety of roles in successive films, for obtaining critical and commercial success and for achieving selection of one of her films as India's official entry to the Oscar awards.

Ms. Deepika Padukone - 2012
Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ms. Deepika Padukone receiving the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actor and Mr. Nanik Rupani.

Ms. Priyanka Chopra - 2014
Ms. Priyanka Chopra, Bollywood Actor, Receiving the Smita Patil Memorial Award from Special Guest, Shri. Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Minister For Industry, Environment and Forest; Power; Chemicals & Fertilizers; Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises; & ILR. Also In the Picture (L to R),Mr. Nanik Rupani, Chairman Emeritus, Priyadarshni Academy, Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman, Priyadarshni Academy and Dr. R.A. Mashelkar (Exteme Right) Chairman, Global Awards Advisory Committee.