Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mithun Chakraborty after it was announced that he will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke this year. Taking to X, PM Modi reposted the announcement by Union minister for railways, information and broadcasting, electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with his best wishes for Mithun. “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 Prime Minister posted. 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..
. https://t.co/aFpL2qMKlo — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 30, 2024 Meanwhile, Mithun Chakraborty shared his reaction to the honour.
He spoke with ANI and said, “I don’t have words. Neither I can laugh nor cry. This is such a big thing.
.. I could not have imagined this.
I am extremely happy. I dedicate this to my family and my fans across the world.” #WATCH | Kolkata: On being announced to be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty says "I don't have words.
Neither I can laugh nor cry. This is such a big thing.
