Mithun Chakraborty's Legacy: Honouring a Bollywood Icon with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

5 Dariya News

30-Sep-2024

Mithun Chakraborty, who has become synonymous with the living history of Bollywood, has recently been honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This award marks an important part of Mithun's outstanding career. India's highest honor in the field of cinema, this honor not only remembers his remarkable contribution but also his memorable impact on generations of actors and filmmakers.

Mithun Received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was announced by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who recognized Chakraborty's impressive cinematic journey. The honor, to be presented at the 70th National Film Awards on October 8, 2024, is a result of Mithun's years of hard work and dedication in the field of acting. Chakraborty's emotional reaction to receiving the award was heart-touching. He dedicated it to his family and fans, saying, "I can neither smile nor cry with joy." His humility reflects his deep gratitude for the support he has received throughout his career.

#WATCH | Kolkata: On being announced to be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty says "I don't have words. Neither I can laugh nor cry. This is such a big thing... I could not have imagined this. I am extremely happy. I dedicate this… pic.twitter.com/tZCtwLSyxV
— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2024

PM Modi Congratulates Mithun Chakraborty on Dadasaheb Phalke Award Recognition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mithun Chakraborty on being conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. In his message, the PM praised Chakraborty's contribution to Indian cinema, highlighting his outstanding acting skills and his work over the years. The Prime Minister highlighted that this honor not only reflects Chakraborty's artistic achievements but will also inspire future generations of filmmakers and actors. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honor in Indian cinema, underlines Chakraborty's enduring legacy and commitment to the film industry.

Mithun’s Journey from Humble Beginnings

Born as Gaurang Chakraborty in Kolkata, Mithun's journey to stardom is nothing short of an inspiration. Mithun hails from an ordinary Bengali family. Mithun once said, "I never thought that a boy living on the footpath could achieve such a great honour." His illustrious career is a testament to his love for acting and courage, which today inspires countless people to overcome their circumstances.

Mithun's Career or Challenges

Mithun Chakraborty made his cinema debut in 1976 with Mrinal Sen's Mrigayaa. His outstanding career earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Over the years, he showcased his acting skills through many movie roles, earning two additional National Awards for Tahadar Katha 1992 and Swami Vivekananda (1998). His career-defining role in the 1982 blockbuster Disco Dancer ushered in a new era of disco dancing in India, with hits like "I am a Disco Dancer."

His vast filmography includes memorable films like Ghar Ek Mandir, Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, and Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki. These movies established Mithun as one of the finest actors in both Hindi and Bengali cinema.