PM Modi Congratulates Mithun Chakraborty for Dadasaheb Phalke Honour, Calls Him 'Cultural Icon'

New Delhi: The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty's name as recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The Union Minister lauded the actor for his contribution and called him an inspiration for the coming generations. PM Modi has also congratulated Mithun Chakraborty.

PM Modi Congratulates Mithun Chakraborty, Calls Him ‘Cultural Icon’

Congratulating Mithun Chakraborty on his achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter), “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.”

Mithun Chakraborty To Be Dadasaheb Phalke Award Recipient

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, star of films such as “Mrigayaa”, “Surakshaa”, “Disco Dancer”, and “Dance Dance”, was on Monday named recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government’s highest recognition in the field of cinema.

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw made the announcement on X. The award will be presented to Chakraborty at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8, 2024, Vaishnaw said.

‘Remarkable Cinematic Journey Inspires Generations’

Ashwini Vaishnaw 's post on ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) for Mithun Chakraborty is heartwarming and an ode to the actor's contribution to Indian Cinema. The I&B Minister's post reads, “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.”

Chakraborty, 74, made his acting debut with Mrinal Sen's 1976 film "Mrigayaa", for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor. He is also known for films such as “Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki” and “Commando”.

(Inputs from PTI)