Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema. The award will be presented to him on October 8, during 70th National Film Awards Ceremony.

Taking to social media platform X, Ashwini wrote, “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.”

About Mithun Chakraborty

Mithun Chakraborty is an Indian actor and producer, who has predominantly worked in Hindi and Bengali cinema. He made his debut with Mrinal Sen’s art-house film Mrigayaa in 1976, and won a National Award for his brilliant potrayal of Ghinua. Mithun then went on to star in blockbuster movies such as Agneepath, Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Hum Se Hai Zamana, Pasand Apni Apni, Ghar Ek Mandir and Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki. One of his most noticeable works is Disco Dance, which turned him into a pop icon for people of the generation, who started to address him as ‘Disco Dancer’.

Besides several prestigious awards, the legendary actor has also been honoured with Padma Bhushan- third-highest civilian honour given by the Government of India. After receiving the award from President Draupadi Murmu in Delhi, Mithun had told ANI that he is overwhelmed. “I am very happy. I have never asked for anything for myself from anyone in my life. I am very happy because when someone receives so much respect and honour… it’s the happiest moment.”

About Dadsaheb Phalke Award

Dadasaheb Phalke Award is one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema and is the highest official recognition for film personalities in the country. It was instituted in the year 1969 by Government of India, in the honour of Dadasaheb Phalke – Indian producer-director-screenwriter, widely known as the Father of Indian cinema.