Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema. Widely known as the “Disco Dancer” of Bollywood, Chakraborty has had a resilient and successful career. Despite starting life in poverty, he worked hard and rose to prominence through remarkable performances in films such as Mrigayaa, Agneepath, and Disco Dancer, for which he received his first National Award.
When Mithun Chakraborty received the prize, he conveyed his sincere thanks and said he never thought a “boy from the footpath” would be honoured with this kind of recognition. His influence on Indian film has been felt for decades and throughout genres, as evidenced by the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in the country.
The actor’s humility and adaptability have made him a popular figure not only in India but also around the world, as seen by the continued acclaim he receives. This honour is a worthy homage to a celebrity who, in spite of his remarkable achievement, has maintained his groundedness.