Mithun Chakraborty, an actor and politician, will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today.
In a post on X, the minister said that the award will be presented to Mithun Chakraborty during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8. He lauded the actor, saying his remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations.
“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 Film Awards ceremony on Oct 8, 2024,” he wrote on X.
In 1976, Mithun Chakraborty made his Bollywood debut in Mrigayaa, directed by Mrinal Sen. For his role, he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Actor. He played the lead in the 1982 box office hit picture Disco Dancer, which helped make him a household celebrity. He received recognition for the 1990 film Agneepath as well. He frequently serves as a judge in reality shows.
He is also known for films such as “Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki” and “Commando”.
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Source: HT
