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Mithun Chakraborty To Be Honoured With Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Updated on: 30 September, 2024 01:07 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Mithun Chakraborty To Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award On October 8
One of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema, Mithun Chakraborty, made his mark in the Hindi film industry in the early 1970s. Having made his debut in 1976, the actor has featured in over 350 movies in a span of four decades.
While his talent was well recognized over the past years, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced that Mithun Chakraborty will be bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his enormous contribution to the silver screen as an actor.
The news of the actor winning the prestigious award comes in months after he was honored with Padma Bhushan.
He said the Oh My God actor will be presented with the award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8.
Also Read: 7 Movie Quotes By The Mithun Chakraborty That Are Iconic Even Today
For the uninitiated, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India`s highest award in the field of cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organization set up by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The award was first presented in 1969 to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke`s significant contribution to Indian cinema. Devika Ran, who is considered the first lady of Indian cinema, became the first person to be honoured with this award.
Over the years, talents and legends like Prithviraj Kapoor, Satyajit Ray, Ashok Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Dilip Kumar, Sivaj Ganeshan, Asha Bhosle, Yash Chopra, Dev Anand, Gulzar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Waheeda Rehman, among others, have been bestowed with the award.
"I am very happy. I have never asked for anything for myself from anyone in my life. I am very happy because when someone receives so much respect and honor... it`s the happiest moment," Mithun said while talking to ANI.
He reflected on the moment he received the news of being awarded with Padma Bhushan and said, “When I received the call informing me that I was being awarded the Padma Bhushan, I was silent for a minute because I hadn`t expected it... because it`s a big thing."
"But I didn`t expect it. I am happy. Thank you to everyone on the committee who selected me,” the actor concluded.
While his talent was well recognized over the past years, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced that Mithun Chakraborty will be bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his enormous contribution to the silver screen as an actor.
The news of the actor winning the prestigious award comes in months after he was honored with Padma Bhushan.
Mithun Chakraborty to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Minister Vaishnaw took to social media and announced the exciting news. His tweet read, "Mithun Da’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to award legendary actor Sh. Mithun Chakraborty Ji for his iconic contribution to Indian cinema."He said the Oh My God actor will be presented with the award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8.
Also Read: 7 Movie Quotes By The Mithun Chakraborty That Are Iconic Even Today
Mithun Da’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations!
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 30, 2024
Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to award legendary actor, Sh. Mithun Chakraborty Ji for his iconic contribution to Indian Cinema.
To be presented at the 70th National…
For the uninitiated, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India`s highest award in the field of cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organization set up by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The award was first presented in 1969 to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke`s significant contribution to Indian cinema. Devika Ran, who is considered the first lady of Indian cinema, became the first person to be honoured with this award.
Over the years, talents and legends like Prithviraj Kapoor, Satyajit Ray, Ashok Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Dilip Kumar, Sivaj Ganeshan, Asha Bhosle, Yash Chopra, Dev Anand, Gulzar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Waheeda Rehman, among others, have been bestowed with the award.
Mithun Chakraborty on receiving Padma Bhushan
Earlier this year, in April, The Kashmir Files actor was also honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. The veteran actor, known for several iconic roles and performances, expressed his heartfelt gratitude.View this post on Instagram
"I am very happy. I have never asked for anything for myself from anyone in my life. I am very happy because when someone receives so much respect and honor... it`s the happiest moment," Mithun said while talking to ANI.
He reflected on the moment he received the news of being awarded with Padma Bhushan and said, “When I received the call informing me that I was being awarded the Padma Bhushan, I was silent for a minute because I hadn`t expected it... because it`s a big thing."
"But I didn`t expect it. I am happy. Thank you to everyone on the committee who selected me,” the actor concluded.
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