Mithun Chakraborty receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government’s highest recognition in the field of cinema, on Tuesday.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious award to Chakraborty, star of films such as ‘Mrigayaa’, ‘Disco Dancer’, and ‘Prem Pratigya’, during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan here.

The cinema veteran, who was wearing an arm brace in his right hand, received a standing ovation from the A-list gathering as he walked to the stage along with an aid.

“I have come on this stage once again thanks to your blessings. Nothing was handed to me on a platter, I struggled a lot. But today, after receiving this award, I have stopped complaining. Thank you God, you gave me everything back and with interest,” Chakraborty, 74, said in his speech.

He also shared a few tips for budding talent across India.

“Our country has many talented people, but what they don’t have is money. I’d like to tell them that you may not have money, but don’t lose hope. Keep dreaming. Sleep but don’t let your dreams sleep.”

Chakraborty, whose real name is Gourang Chakraborty, received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2022.