Mithun Chakraborty will be honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnav has announced this on social media. Through an X-post, he told that the veteran actor is being honored with the prestigious award for his remarkable cinematic journey and contribution to Indian cinema. 74-year-old Mithun Chakraborty has a successful career of 48 years in Hindi cinema. He is still active in films. 

Mithun Chakraborty will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Ashwini Vaishnav said, 'Mithun Da's remarkable cinematic journey continues to inspire generations! It is an honour to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to award veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty ji for his iconic contribution to Indian cinema.' He also informed that Mithun Chakraborty will be presented with this award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on October 8, 2024.

He was also honored with Padma Bhushan 

The journey from the streets of Kolkata to becoming a Bollywood disco dancer was not easy for Mithun Chakraborty. He faced many difficulties to reach the heights of cinema. The news of Mithun Chakraborty receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award comes just months after he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan. The ceremony took place in April and the actor was seen accepting the honour from President Draupadi Murmu.

Cassie's debut in the movies

Mithun Chakraborty started his acting career with a small role in 1976. This film was 'Do Anjaane', then he got recognition as a lead in 1977. He was awarded the National Award for his first film 'Mrigayaa'. His name was forever recorded among the few stars who won the National Award for their first film. His film 'Disco Dancer' was released in 1982, after which he became famous. This film did great business in Asia, Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkey and Africa.

Mithun shined with these movies

If we talk about recent times, he has appeared in films like 'Oh My God'. Apart from this, his successful career includes 'Agneepath', 'Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye', 'Hum Se Hai Zamana', 'Pasand Apni Apni', 'Ghar Ek Mandir' and 'Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki' among many others.