Congratulations are in order for Mithun Chakraborty as he has been announced as the recipient of this year’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest film honor awarded by the government. The veteran actor who is also a three-time National Award winner, dedicated the big win to his supporters. Mithun Chakraborty also expressed disbelief, stating that he never imagined that a “boy from the footpath” could receive such a big honor. Congratulating the veteran actor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared on X, “Delighted that Shri Mithun Chakrabortyji 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.”
