This year, Indian cinema’s highest accolade, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, will be bestowed upon the legendary Mithun Chakraborty, celebrating his extraordinary contribution to the film industry. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, took to X on Monday to share the thrilling news, exclaiming, "Mithun Da's remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations!" The veteran actor, known for his iconic roles and unmatched versatility, will be honored at the 70th National Film Awards on October 8. This prestigious recognition marks a defining moment in Chakraborty’s illustrious career.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reshared the post and wrote on X, “Delighted that Shri Mithun Chakraborty Ji has been conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema. He is a cultural icon, admired across generations for his versatile performances. Congratulations and best wishes to him.”

The Master Of Leaving A Mark Everywhere He Went  ~

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Formerly a prominent figure in the 1980s, Chakraborty's on-screen persona has diminished in recent times. Despite appearing in Bengali movies such as Kabuliwala (2023) and Projapati (2022), his final Hindi film appearance was the contentious The Kashmir Files (2022). From 2009 until 2018, he also held the position of head judge, or "grandmaster," on the well-known dancing reality series dancing India Dance.

The actor popularly known as "Mithun Da" debuted in the 1976 film Mrigayaa, directed by Mrinal Sen, for which he was nominated for a National Award for Best Actor. For his roles in the 1992 film Tahader Katha (best actor) and the 1998 film Swami Vivekananda (best-supporting actor), he won two more National Awards.

But Mithun Da's real claim to fame was his unique dancing in the 1982 smash tune Disco Dancer, which is largely recognized for kicking off the disco dance movement in India with hits like "I Am A Disco Dancer." ~ legit all eyes on him when this song plays whenever and wherever !