Mithun Chakraborty Reacts To His Dadasaheb Phalke Award Win; PM Modi Calls Him 'Cultural Icon'

Mithun Chakraborty shared his thoughts on winning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his long contributions to Indian cinema.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight over Mithun Chakraborty being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

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Mithun Chakraborty is set to be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The veteran actor shared his thoughts on winning the prestigious award for his long contributions to Indian cinema.

Mithun Chakraborty to be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Speaking with ANI, the actor-turned-politician 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.”

#WATCH | Kolkata: On being announced to be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty says "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… pic.twitter.com/tZCtwLSyxV

— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds Mithun Chakraborty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his delight on Monday over the seasoned actor receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, praising him as a 'cultural icon'.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, "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," he said.

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… https://t.co/aFpL2qMKlo

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 30, 2024

On Monday, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Mithun Chakraborty will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award this October.

In a post 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.”

Mithun Chakraborty made his acting debut in 1977. He started his career with ‘Mrigayaa’ and gained fame with the 1982 hit ‘Disco Dancer’, which achieved remarkable success across the globe.