New Delhi: Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini and lyricist Prasoon Joshi to be conferred with the Indian Film Personality of the Year Award for 2021. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur announced in a press meet. 

Announcing the awards Shri Thakur said "I am delighted to announce the names of Ms. Hema Malini, Actor, Member of Parliament from Mathura, UP and Mr. Prasoon Joshi, Lyricist and Chairperson, CBFC as the Indian Film Personality of the Year 2021. Their contributions to the field of Indian cinema spreads over decades and their body of work has enthralled audiences across generations. They are Indian cinematic icons who are admired and respected the world over. They shall be conferred this honour at the 52nd International Film Festival of India in Goa."

Hema Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam and later on, entered the Hindi cinema as the lead actress of 'Sapno Ka Saudagar' in 1968. Since then, she has acted in over 150 films like Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Satte pe Satta and Baghban among many others.

Prasoon Joshi, Chairperson of CBFC,  is a poet, writer, lyricist, screenwriter and communication specialist and marketer. He published his first book of prose and poetry at the age of 17. Currently the chairman Asia and CEO of McCann World Group India.