Mumbai: Merely four-Hindi-film-old actress, Kriti Sanon has been graced with Dada Saheb Phalke Award for her performance in 'Bareilly Ki Barfi'.

The actress has received the honour for her memorable performance in a lead role for the sleeper hit.

The 27-year-old actress received good reviews for her portrayal of 'Bitti', a young and free minded girl, from a small town, in the film, from audience and critics alike.

Along with Sanon, the romantic-comedy helmed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari also stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao in lead role.

The story is based on the French novel 'The Ingredients of Love' penned by Nicolas Barreau.