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Mithun Chakraborty gets emotional after Dadasaheb Phalke Award win; says, ‘Neither can I laugh nor cry’

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Mithun Chakraborty gets emotional after Dadasaheb Phalke Award win; says, 'Neither can I laugh nor cry'

Mithun Chakraborty is a veteran Indian actor known for his versatility and charisma. After four decades in the industry and with three National Awards to his credit, veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was today (September 30) announced as the recipient of the prestigious

Dadasaheb Phalke Award

.
Speaking to ANI, Mithun, shared, “I don’t have words. Neither I can laugh nor cry.

This is such a big thing for a person who rose from footpath…from a blind lane in Kolkata… he is now being awarded with the most prestigious award. I could not have imagined this. I am extremely happy. I dedicate this to my family and my fans across the world.”
Meanwhile, the Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw lauded the actor, saying his remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations. In a post on X, the minister shared “Mithun Da’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to award legendary actor, Sh. Mithun Chakraborty Ji for his iconic contribution to Indian Cinema. To be presented at the 70th

National Film Awards

ceremony on Oct 8, 2024.”
For the unversed, Mithun Chakraborty made his

Bollywood debut

with Mrinal Sen’s Mrigayaa (1976), earning the National Film Award for Best Actor for his stellar performance. He rose to fame and became a household name with his iconic role in the 1982 film

Disco Dancer

, a massive box-office hit. Alongside his commercial success, Mithun also delivered notable performances in critically acclaimed films such as Surakshaa (1979), Bimal Dutt’s Kasturi (1980), and Khwaja Ahmad Abbas’ The Naxalites.

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