Mithun Chakraborty was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Mithun Chakraborty was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

President Droupadi Murmu confers 70th National Film Awards, Mithun Chakraborty receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award

President Droupadi Murmu today conferred the 70th National Film Awards for the year 2022 in New Delhi. On this occasion, legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest recognition in the field of cinema. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan were also present at the event.

Addressing the gathering, the President congratulated actor Mithun Chakraborty for receiving the award. President Murmu highlighted and appreciated the contributions made by Mr. Chakraborty in the film industry. The President also appreciated the awarded films, stating that these films will bring a positive change in society.

Recently, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced that the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2022 will be awarded to the actor and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Mithun Chakraborty.

It will be presented during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, for his significant contribution to Indian cinema.
He will be the 54th recipient of the DadaSaheb Phalke Award.