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New Delhi, September 30, 2024: Legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2022.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the award today in recognition of his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema.
Mithun Da’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations!
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 30, 2024
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…
The Minister conveyed immense joy and pride in honouring one of the most cherished and iconic figures in the film industry who is known for his versatile performances and charismatic screen presence.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Mithun Chakraborty on being conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema.
Lauding the actor, Modi said that he is a cultural icon, admired across generations for his versatile performances.
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
Responding to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav’s message on X, he wrote:
“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.”
