Mithun Chakraborty Is Overwhelmed On Being Honoured With Dadasaheb Phalke Award: I Can't Smile...

Veteran Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honoured with Dasaheb Phalke Award in October, this year. Disco Dancer star is being honoured for his contribution to Indian cinema. Now, 74-year-old actor has reacted to news and said he "never imagined that a boy from footpath could receive such a big honour."

Mithun Chakraborty reacts to being honoured with Dasaheb Phalke Award

three-time National Award-winning actor was asked by ANI to express ir emotions after being named as recipient of prestigious Dasaheb Phalke Award. veteran actor dedicated his award to those who have supported him along way, including family and fans. He ded, "Where I come from, from a blind alley in Kolkata, I never imagined that a boy from footpath could receive such a big honour."

"I'm literally dumbfounded, trust me. I can't smile, I can't cry with happiness because a man from literally nowhere, a nobody, me it. This also proves what I always tell my fans and those who aren't financially strong: if I can make it, n you can do it too," actor concluded.

Dasaheb Phalke Award is highest government honour accorded for contributions in field of cinema. announcement was me by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on his X account earlier today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Mithun Chakraborty

A while ago, PM Modi took to his X handle and congratulated "cultural icon" on honour. "Delighted that Shri Mithun Chakraborty Ji has been conferred prestigious Dasaheb Phalke Award, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema. He is a cultural icon, mired across generations for his versatile performances. Congratulations and best wishes to him," he wrote.

When will Mithun Chakraborty receive Dasaheb Phalke Award?

award will be presented to Chakraborty at 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8, 2024