Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty, 74, will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Popular actor has shown his versatility portraying wide range of characters. He had interesting roles in film 'Kashmir Files'. 'Oh My God' and even Amitab-starrer 'Agnipath'.
In Agnipath, he plays a Tamil repeating a dialogue in pidgin Hindi - "hamara family ka bachcha".
Among Bengalli films he did pretty well in films such as 'Titli' where he played a Bollywood star whom a teenager from a tea-garden estate in West Bengal adores and incidentally falls in love. Mithun in the film actually had affair with the teenager's mom Aparna Sen during their young days.
On being announced to be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, Mithun Chakraborty said:
"I don't have words. Neither I can laugh nor cry. This is such a big thing... I could not have imagined this. I am extremely happy. I dedicate this to my family and my fans across the world."
Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the news on X. He 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."
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the actor. "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 (sic)."
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The actor will be felicitated with the award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony which will be held on October 8, 2024. Mithun's son, actor Namashi Chakraborty, shared his happiness at his father's big achievement with India Today Digital and said he is proud of him.
"Feeling extremely proud and honoured. My father is a self-made superstar and a great citizen. His life journey is an inspiration for millions. We are all feeling elated for this magnificent honour," said Namashi.
Earlier this year, Mithun was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award. The actor began his career in films with the 1976 National Award-winning drama Mrigayaa, directed by Mrinal Sen.
He won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for the film.
His rise to stardom in the 1980s was cemented by the 1979 spy thriller Surakshaa, followed by hits like Disco Dancer, Dance Dance, Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki, and Commando, among others. Mithun created a record by playing the lead roles in more than 100 films in a decade.
His dance performances on songs like "I Am a Disco Dancer" and "Jimmy Jimmy" made him popular among his fans as 'Disco Dancer'.
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He formally joined BJP in 2021 on the eve of West Bengal assembly elections.
Answering questions in an interview in 2021, he had said, "I have tremendous respect for my sister (Mamata), but there is a policy difference. What's wrong?"
To a question, he said "Those who are criticising me are keeping me in front but trying to target the people ofBengal"."These people (Trinamool leaders) are only showing dislike for the people of the state for showing changein their preference (of BJP as compared to Trinamool Congress)".
The noted actor said, he does not mind this "change" in people's mind as after Congress rule, the state was ruledby the Leftists for long and then it came under Trinamool Congress.
"I did not bring these changes...," he emphasised adding, "people are changing themselves, because they realise they will not get anything from incumbent regime".
His original name was Gaurangao Chankraborty. The screen name Mithun was given by noted director Mrinal Sen.
A former Rajya Sabha member as Trinamool leader, Mithun confirmed his 15-minute meeting with the Prime Minister in 2021.
"The meeting was there. Definitely I opened out my heart to him (PM) and he understood I am really possessive about Bengal. To me Bengal comes first," he said.
"Last word from the Prime Minister was whatever is possible on his part to help build up Sonar Banglawill be done," he said, "I will do it (keep the promises) and also that "Bengal will turn around insix months (after the polls)".
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