Celebrated actor and former MP Mithun Chakraborty will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. The announcement has brought immense joy to the industry, with notable figures expressing their admiration and respect for Chakraborty’s legendary career.
Director Vivek Agnihotri, who has collaborated with Chakraborty on films such as The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files, praised the veteran actor, calling him “one of the best actors India has ever produced.” Agnihotri highlighted Chakraborty’s deep understanding of cinema, adding, “I wasn’t fortunate to work with him in his younger days, but when the industry had almost forgotten him, I brought him into my films, and he became the soul of the trilogy.”
Agnihotri further shared his heartfelt wishes for the actor’s continued success, health, and happiness. “Mithun Da has so much more to offer. He is a grounded person who lives in nature and has wisdom and experience that sets him apart. I wish him all the luck and may he live for more than 100 years.”
The award recognizes Mithun Chakraborty’s remarkable journey, from dominating single-screen cinemas to delivering critically acclaimed performances in recent years.
The Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared the news on social media, stating, “Mithun Da’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations!”
