DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARD
Who is Anant Nag? Kannada actor to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He shares how PM Modi 'removed nepotism' and changed award selection system
Veteran actor Anant Nag received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024. He dedicated this significant national honour to the people of Karnataka. Nag credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for improving the award selection process. The actor expressed surprise at receiving this esteemed recognition after a long career. The award ceremony is scheduled for September 22, 2026, in Kevadia, Gujarat.
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran actor Anant Nag has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He will receive this prestigious award at the National Film Awards ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the distinguished artist for his contributions. Nag has appeared in over 300 films across multiple Indian languages. His extensive career includes notable television work and state film awards.
Inside Mithun Chakraborty’s 1.5-acre Mumbai farmhouse: 41-year-old property has separate family cottages, 22 pets, a private gym and film studio
Mithun Chakraborty's expansive Madh Island estate serves as a private family retreat. This 1.5-acre property features multiple cottages for family members and guests. The actor's son recently shared details about the grand residence and its history. The estate also showcases awards and memorabilia from Mithun Chakraborty's extensive career.
Mohanlal's Dadasaheb Phalke Award: From debuting as a villain to the heartbeat of Kerala, look at his journey of becoming a complete actor
Mohanlal, the heartbeat of Malayalam cinema, is set to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023, celebrating his nearly five-decade contribution to Indian cinema. From his villainous debut in Manjil Virinja Pookkal to his iconic role in Vanaprastham, Mohanlal's versatility and dedication have solidified his place as a legend. Read on to know why he truly deserve this recognition.
Mohanlal to get the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his "iconic contribution" to Indian Cinema
Mohanlal, the celebrated actor, director, and producer, will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. The award will be presented at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Mohanlal's excellence and versatility, acknowledging his significant impact on Malayalam cinema and Kerala's culture.
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his iconic contributions to Indian cinema. The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with Prime Minister Modi and other notable personalities congratulating the actor. The award will be presented at the 70th National Film Awards on Oct 8, 2024.
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Mithun Chakraborty to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award; PM Modi, others congratulate actor
Indian actor Mithun Chakraborty will be awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, according to an announcement by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

"A nobody" made it: Mithun Chakraborty on Dadasaheb Phalke honour
"I can only say that I dedicate this award to my family and all my fans around the world. Where I come from, from a blind alley in Kolkata, I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honor," the actor-turned politican said in an exclusive interview.

'Waheeda ji, thank you for the magic'! Anand Mahindra lauds 'amazing grace', Amul 'Guide'(s) colourful cartoon on veteran's National Award win
Considered one of the greatest actresses of all time in India, Rehman has starred in more than 90 films in a career spanning five decades.

PM Modi congratulates Waheeda Rehman on being honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated veteran actress Waheeda Rehman on receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to Indian cinema. Rehman expressed her happiness and gratitude for the award, and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur announced the honor, praising Rehman's critically acclaimed roles in films such as "Pyaasa" and "Guide."

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award 2023: Dulquer Salmaan wins award for performance in 'Chup'
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award 2023: Dulquer Salmaan took to Twitter to offer his thanks to ‘Chup’ director R Balki.

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival: Bollywood divas Alia Bhatt and Rekha steal the show in stunning sarees
Bollywood superstars Alia Bhatt and Rekha take centre stage at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival in gorgeous sarees.

'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty dedicates Dadasaheb Phalke award to Puneeth Rajkumar & SK Bhagavan
The writer-director won the Most Promising Actor award on Monday.

The Kashmir Files and RRR win big at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival; Alia, Ranbir recognised for their performances
The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awarded top honours to SS Rajamouli’s “RRR” and Vivek Agnihotri’s “The Kashmir Files”. The film festival honoured Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan.

PM Modi congratulates Asha Parekh for Dadasaheb Phalke Award, lauds her versatility
The veteran actress received the award a day before her 80th birthday.

Rajinikanth to launch daughter's voice-based social media app
Superstar Rajinikanth, chosen for the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award by the Centre for the year 2020, said that Monday will be "an important occasion for him" when he will receive the prestigious honour.

Amitabh Bachchan 'selected unanimously' for Dadasaheb Phalke award; Rajini, Smriti Irani, B-town laud 'bonafide rock star'
I&B minister Prakash Javadekar in a tweet confirmed that the actor was "selected unanimously".

Google celebrates Dadasaheb Phalke's 148th birth anniversary with doodle
Known as the Father of Indian Cinema, Phalke made 95 movies and 27 short films.

Priyanka Chopra will now be honoured with a Dadasaheb Phalke Award
She has made a sincere effort to put India on the global map.

Hema Malini, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shoojit Sircar bag Dadasaheb Phalke awards
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Celebs wish Manoj Bajpayee on B'day, laud him for Dadasaheb Phalke award
Manoj made his film debut with the one-minute role in "Drohkaal" in 1994, and a minor role of a dacoit in Shekhar Kapur's "Bandit Queen".

PM Modi greets Shahshi Kapoor on being awarded Dadasaheb Phalke
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated veteran actor Shashi Kapoor on being presented the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai
The Kapoor family has many film stars and they are expected to be present when the award is given to Kapoor, it is learnt.

Veteran actor Pran gets Dadasaheb Phalke award
Pran, 93, could not attend the ceremony in New Delhi due to ill-health. It is probably for the first time that an artiste was given the Phalke award at his home.

Miffed Mala Sinha rejects Dadasaheb Phalke Academy award
Mala Sinha did not turn up for the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award ceremony as she is upset with the award committee for disrespecting her.

Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award for Yash Chopra, Rajesh Khanna
Filmmaker Yash Chopra, Rajesh Khanna, singer Asha Bhosale are among those legends, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards.
Ali Zafar to receive Dadasaheb Phalke academy awards on May 3
Pakistani singer-turned-actor Ali Zafar will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke academy awards here on May 3.
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