Actor Mithun Chakraborty, 74, will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Information & Broadcasting Minister shared the news on X (former Twitter). He 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.”
The actor will be felicitated with the award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony which will be held on October 8, 2024. Mithun Chakraborty said, ‘I have no language to express how I feel. Na main hass sakta hun, na Khushi mein ro sakta hun (I cannot smile, nor can I cry in happiness). I come from the bylanes of Kolkata, a boy from such a place winning such an honour. I could not have imagined this. I am extremely happy. I dedicate this to my family and my fans across the world’.
#WATCH | Kolkata: On being announced to be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty says "I don't have words. Neither I can laugh nor cry. This is such a big thing… I could not have imagined this. I am extremely happy. I dedicate this… pic.twitter.com/tZCtwLSyxV
— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the actor. “Delighted that Shri Mithun Chakraborty Ji has been conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema. He is a cultural icon, admired across generations for his versatile performances. Congratulations and best wishes to him (sic)”.
Mithun’s son, actor Namashi Chakraborty, shared his happiness at his father’s big achievement and said he is proud of him. “Feeling extremely proud and honoured. My father is a self-made superstar and a great citizen. His life journey is an inspiration for millions. We are all feeling elated for this magnificent honour,” said Namashi.
Delighted that Shri Mithun Chakraborty Ji has been conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema. He is a cultural icon, admired across generations for his versatile performances. Congratulations and best wishes to… https://t.co/aFpL2qMKlo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 30, 2024
Earlier this year, Mithun was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award. The actor started his career in films with the 1976 National Award-winning drama Mrigayaa, directed by Mrinal Sen. He won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for the film. His rise to stardom in the 1980s was cemented by the 1979 spy thriller Surakshaa, followed by hits like Disco Dancer, Dance Dance, Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki, and Commando, among others. Mithun created a record by playing the lead roles in more than 100 films in a decade. His dance performances on songs like “I Am a Disco Dancer” and “Jimmy Jimmy” made him popular among his fans as ‘Disco Dancer’.
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