NEW DELHI: In a significant announcement, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award will be presented to legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty.
The award recognizes his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema and will be bestowed during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8, 2024.
Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the news on his official X account, stating, “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.”
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.
🗓️To be presented at the 70th National…
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 30, 2024
Recently, Mithun Chakraborty was also awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, further solidifying his status as one of the most celebrated figures in Indian cinema.
Fondly referred to as ‘Mithun Da’ by his fans, he made his film debut in 1976 with ‘Mrigayaa’, captivating audiences with his versatile acting skills ever since.
#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
Mithun’s initial portrayal of a Santhal rebel earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor in his debut film.
He later received two additional National Film Awards for his performances in ‘Tahader Katha’ (1992) and ‘Swami Vivekananda’ (1998).
Beyond his acting prowess, Mithun also made a significant mark in the music industry with his electrifying dance numbers, including hits like ‘I Am a Disco Dancer,’ ‘Jimmy Jimmy,’ and ‘Super Dancer.’
These tracks have become iconic and remain beloved by fans across generations.
Most recently, Mithun Chakraborty appeared in Vivek Agnihotri’s critically acclaimed film ‘The Kashmir Files’. (ANI)