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Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government's highest recognition in the field of cinema will be awarded to veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, known for his roles in movies like “Mrigayaa”, “Surakshaa”, “Disco Dancer”, and “Dance Dance”. 

The announcement was made by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on X.

"Mithun Da’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to award legendary actor, Sh. Mithun Chakraborty Ji for his iconic contribution to Indian Cinema," the minister said in the post.

Vaishnaw said the award will be presented to Chakraborty at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8, 2024.

Chakraborty, 74, made his acting debut in Mrinal Sen's 1976 film Mrigayaa, for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor.

He is also known for films such as “Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki” and “Commando”.