Mithun Chakraborty Set to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Mithun Chakraborty is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics, and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on X. He stated that the veteran actor is being honored for his remarkable cinematic journey and contributions 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,” he shared. The award will be presented to Chakraborty during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, scheduled for October 8, 2024.

This recognition comes just months after Mithun Chakraborty was awarded the Padma Bhushan in April. Upon receiving that honor, he expressed his gratitude: “I am very happy. I have never asked for anything for myself from anyone in my life. When I received a call from the Home Ministry informing me that I was being awarded the Padma Bhushan, I was silent for a minute because I had not expected it.”

Mithun Da’s Acting Career

Chakraborty made his acting debut in 1977 and became one of the few actors to win a National Award for his debut film, Mrigayaa. He gained massive popularity with the release of Disco Dancer in 1982, which achieved phenomenal success across Asia, the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.

Over the years, he has starred in numerous notable films, including Agneepath, Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Hum Se Hai Zamana, Pasand Apni Apni, Ghar Ek Mandir, and Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki. More recently, he appeared in the film OMG: Oh My God.