Mithun Chakraborty conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award
Mithun Chakraborty conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award
But obvious, actor Mithun Chakraborty has to feel himself to be on the moon. No sooner his name figured as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, acknowledged
as the most prestigious one in the world of Indian cinema, the veteran actor and thespian broke down and saying that he was dedicating it to his family and friends.
Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award
Mithun expressed that he turned speechless after receiving such a prestigious award and was devoid of adequate words to express his joy and happiness. He can neither cry, nor smile. either. But, he went on to affirm that he is dedicating this award to his family and fans across the world. Mithun also highlighted on his long journey, saying that he came from the ‘narrow lanes of Kolkata’ to reach this feat and will never forget his roots.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi had also congratulated the actor, sharing his admiration for his contribution to Indian cinema.
PM Modi wrote in his X (formerly twitter) that he feels delighted that Mithun Chakraborty has been conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in recognition of
his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema. He is a cultural icon, admired across generations for his versatile performances. Congratulations and best wishes to him.
The BJP’s state president, Sukanta Majumder, also praised
Chakraborty’s achievement, highlighting his remarkable career.
Adding that from the impactful Mrigayaa to the iconic Disco Dancer, his unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema has left an indelible mark. Majumder wrote, while also expressing gratitude to PM Modi for acknowledging the actor’s brilliance.
In a rare moment of political unity, leaders from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) also congratulated Chakraborty. Taking to his X account, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh congratulated Mithun
while reminding the actor of his past political associations, saying, “Just a request, don’t forget Pranab Mukhopadhyay’s letter for your ‘Padma Shri’ and that Mamata Banerjee sent you to the Rajya Sabha.”
Mithun, who has won the National Film Award for Best Actor three times, boasts a career that spans hundreds of films in Hindi and Bengali. Known for his iconic performances in films like Mrigayaa, which won him his first National Award, and the cult classic *Disco Dancer*, Mithun has been a beloved figure in Indian cinema for decades, admired for his versatility and charisma.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest honor in Indian cinema, established in 1969 in memory of the “father of Indian cinema,” Dadasaheb Phalke. Conferred annually by the Government of India at the National Film Awards ceremony, it recognizes outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema. Recipients of the award are celebrated for their lifetime achievements in film, and it remains one of the most prestigious accolades in the industry. Over the years, stalwarts of Indian cinema, from Devika Rani to Prithviraj Kapoor to Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan have been recipients of this honour.
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