Mithun Chakraborty Is Overwhelmed On Being Honoured With Dadasaheb Phalke Award: I Can't Smile...

Veteran Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in October, this year. The Disco Dancer star is being honoured for his contribution to the Indian cinema. Now, the 74-year-old actor has reacted to the news and said he "never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour."

Mithun Chakraborty reacts to being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

The three-time National Award-winning actor was asked by ANI to express their emotions after being named as the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The veteran actor dedicated his award to those who have supported him along the way, including family and fans. He added, "Where I come from, from a blind alley in Kolkata, I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour."

"I'm literally dumbfounded, trust me. I can't smile, I can't cry with happiness because a man from literally nowhere, a nobody, made it. This also proves what I always tell my fans and those who aren't financially strong: if I can make it, then you can do it too," the actor concluded.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest government honour accorded for contributions in the field of cinema. The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on his X account earlier today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Mithun Chakraborty

A while ago, PM Modi took to his X handle and congratulated the "cultural icon" on the honour. "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," he wrote.

When will Mithun Chakraborty receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

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