New Delhi, Apr 24 (UNI) Renowned filmmaker and actor Kasinadhuni Viswanath, known for blending parallel with mainstream commercial cinema. will be conferred the 48th Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest national honour in the field of cinema, for the year 2016, it was announced today. The award, consisting of a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a cash prize of Rs 10 lakhs and a shawl, will be conferred by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function on May 3 at Vigyan Bhawan. A presenter of classical and traditional art, music and dance, Viswanath has been a guiding force in the Indian film industry. As a director, he has made 50 films since 1965 known for their strong content, endearing narrative, honest handling and cultural authenticity. His films on wide range of social and human issues had ... picking up from line one, para three of DI 31, Entertainment-Phalke-Viswanath Two Last New Delhi. UNI AR RP1929