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PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Mithun Chakraborty on Dadasaheb Phalke Award Recognition, Calls Him ‘Cultural Icon’

In a heartfelt tweet on X on Monday, September 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, who is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on October 8.

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Mithun Chakraborty on Dadasaheb Phalke Award Recognition, Calls Him ‘Cultural Icon’

In a heartfelt tweet on X on Monday, September 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, who is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on October 8. PM Modi lauded Chakraborty's "unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema," calling him a "cultural icon" admired across generations for his versatile performances. The announcement was earlier made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who confirmed that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury had selected Chakraborty for the honour. The award will be presented during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, scheduled for October 8. Mithun Chakraborty To Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 70th National Film Awards for His Cinematic Legacy.

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Mithun Chakraborty

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