Bollwood’s Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty will be awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, adding another important achievement to his name. The award was announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw through a tweet on Twitter (now X). He wrote, "I am proud to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to confer this award on Mithun Chakraborty for his unique contribution to Indian cinema." The award will be presented at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on 8 October 2024.

Mithun Chakraborty's film journey has been extremely inspiring and his fans are very happy with this honour. Mithun is adept not only in acting but also in action and dancing. He has worked in many languages, such as Bengali, Hindi, Odia, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Punjabi. His Bollywood debut was the film "Do Anjaane", in which he had a very small role. After this, he worked in many popular films like "Tere Pyaar Mein," "Prem Vivaah," "Hum Paanch," "Disco Dancer," "Hum Se Hai Zamana," "Ghar Ek Mandir," "Agneepath," "Titli," "Golmaal 3," "Khiladi 786" and "The Tashkent Files."

Mithun Chakraborty not only acted, but he has also trained in martial arts and is a black belt holder. In the 1980s, he became a prominent face of Indian cinema and was known for his dance moves. At that time, many films became hits just because of his dancing. His style and charm made him an icon among the youth. Talking about The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, it is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of Indian cinema. This award is given to those artists who have made a significant contribution to cinema through their work. This achievement of Mithun Chakraborty acknowledges his hard work and dedication.

His identity and contribution will remain indelible in the history of Indian cinema. This honour makes it clear that Mithun Chakraborty's talent and success have given him a unique place in the world of cinema. His fans and cinema lovers are eagerly waiting for this ceremony to be held on 8 October.