Actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 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.
