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Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema. The award will be presented to the actor during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8, 2024. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has announced to honor the actor.
Mithun Chakraborty will be honored
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav wrote on social media platform X – From the streets of Kolkata to touching the heights in the world of cinema. Mithun da's cinematic journey has inspired every generation. I am honored to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to honor Mithun Chakraborty for his significant contribution to Indian cinema.
Mithun's son's reaction
Mithun's son Namashi Chakraborty has expressed happiness over his father receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. While talking to Aaj Tak, he said- I am feeling very proud and honoured. My father is a self-made superstar and a great citizen. His life journey has been inspirational for many people. We all are very happy with this honor he received.
Received National Award for the very first film
Mithun's journey in the film industry has been inspiring. He has entertained fans by giving many superhit films in his career. Born in Kolkata, Mithun is an actor, producer and politician by profession. The actor has worked in more than 350 films. These include Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi films. Mithun made his acting debut in the year 1977 with the film 'Mrigaya'. He received the National Award for Best Actor for his very first film.
Mithun's brilliant career
In the beginning of his career, he was seen in small roles. Mithun worked in less screen space in the films 'Do Anjaane', 'Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan'. Then the low budget film 'Suraksha' released in 1979 helped him gain fame. The film 'Prem Vivah' also played an important role in furthering his career. Mithun has acted in hit films like 'Humse Badhkar Kaun', 'Shaandaar', 'Trinetra', 'Agneepath', 'Hum Se Hai Jamana', 'Tahder Katha', 'Swami Vivekananda', 'Woh Jo Haseena', 'Ailaan'. Have worked. ', 'Zor Laga Ke…Haiya', 'Chal Chalen', 'Disco Dancer', 'Taxi Chor', 'The Kashmir Files'.
Mithun made his debut in Bengali cinema in 1978 with the film Nadi Theke Sagare. In 2008, Mithun appeared in the Bhojpuri film 'Bhole Shankar'. It is said to be the biggest Bhojpuri film till date. After films, Mithun has also made his mark on TV. The actor has judged many dance shows, like 'Dance India Dance', 'Hunarbaaz-Desh Ki Shaan'. Even at the age of 74, Mithun is active in films. His last Hindi film was 'The Kashmir Files'.
Mithun has received the National Award for best acting 3 times in his career (film Mrigaya, Tahader Katha, Swami Vivekananda). The actor has also been honored with Padma Bhushan. In the year 1989, 19 of his films were released as a lead actor. His name is recorded in the Limca Book of Records. This record of the actor has not been broken till date in Bollywood.
First marriage broke up in 4 months
Talking about personal life, the actor married actress Helena Luke in 1979. But this relationship lasted only for 4 months. After divorce, actress Yogita Bali came into Mithun's life. Both of them got married. He has 4 children. Mimoh, Namashi, Ushme. The couple has adopted a daughter, Dishani Chakraborty.
What is Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the biggest honor of the cinema world in India. This honor is also given every year during the National Film Awards ceremony. Mithun Chakraborty will be the 54th winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This award was started in 1969 in honor of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema. Phalke directed India's first feature film 'Raja Harishchandra' in 1913. Till now, 53 people including Prithviraj Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, BR Chopra and Yash Chopra have been honored with this award.