Mithun Chakraborty Honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight over veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Chakraborty, known for his versatile performances in films like 'Disco Dancer' and 'Mrigayaa,' was recognized for his significant contributions to Indian cinema.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight at veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, lauding him as a cultural icon.

Modi, in a post on X, stated, ''Delighted that Shri Mithun Chakraborty Ji has been conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema.''

Chakraborty, star of films such as ''Mrigayaa'', ''Surakshaa'', ''Disco Dancer'', and ''Dance Dance'', was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Monday, the highest recognition by the government in the field of cinema.