Superstar Rajinikanth was conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honour, by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in the capital at the 67th National Film Awards on October 25. 

While accepting the award, Rajinikanth took a stroll down the memory lane to thank one of his old friends, who saw acting talent in him and encouraged him to try his luck in films. The Superstar received a standing ovation by the audience while he was conferred with the honour.