Actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2022. Mithun Chakraborty, also known as Mithun Da, is an iconic Indian actor, producer, and politician, recognized for his versatile roles and distinctive dancing style.
- Mithun Chakraborty’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated film star has been one of determination and resilience.
- Born Gourang Chakraborty on June 16, 1950, in Kolkata, West Bengal, he earned national recognition with his very first film, Mrigayaa (1976), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor.
- An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Mithun went on to establish a lasting legacy in Indian cinema.
- He rose to prominence with his role in Disco Dancer* (1982), a film that became a major success in India and abroad, and cemented his status as a dance icon.
- His dynamic performance and unique dance style in the film brought disco music into the mainstream of Indian cinema, and his popularity soared.
- The Dadasaheb Phalke Award will be presented during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, scheduled for October 8, 2024.
