Legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, a recognition long overdue for his immense contributions to Indian cinema. The award will be presented to him during the esteemed National Film Awards ceremony, a well-deserved accolade for his outstanding talent and dedication to the craft of acting.
Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to social media this morning to share this exciting news with fans and the film industry alike.
Vaishnaw wrote, “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.”
Chakraborty is poised to be heralded with the prestigious award during the grand 70th National Film Awards ceremony, set to take place on October 8, 2024.