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New Delhi: Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who ruled the world 50 years ago, will be honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has shared this good news on social media.
Mithun Chakraborty is a veteran actor of Hindi cinema. Emerging from the streets of Kolkata, Mithun Da has created a distinct identity for himself in the film industry. After 1976, his acting skills started appearing in films. He is being honored for his excellent work over the years.
Mithun Chakraborty received Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Mithun Chakraborty is being honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, one of the country's highest honours. The Union Minister has announced this through a post on social media platform X on the morning of 30 September. The minister wrote in a tweet, “Mithun da's amazing cinematic journey honors many generations.”
Ashwini Vaishnav further wrote, “I am proud to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Committee has decided to honor the legendary actor Shri Mithun Chakraborty at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony for his contribution to Indian cinema.” Hosted on 28 October 2024.
Mithun Chakraborty's career
Born on 16 June 1950 in Kolkata, Mithun Chakraborty started his film career at the age of 24 with the film Mrigaya. Mithun received a lot of praise for playing the character of Ghinua and had also won the National Award earlier. He tasted success with the film Disco Dance and started being recognized by this name in theatres. He has also been awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.