Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated actor Mithun Chakraborty on Monday on being conferred with the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award honouring his contributions to Indian cinema.
"I can only say that I dedicate this award to my family and all my fans around the world. Where I come from, from a blind alley in Kolkata, I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honor," the actor-turned politican said in an exclusive interview.
In a significant announcement, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award will be presented to legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty.
New Delhi [India], June 22: The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) is thrilled to unveil an innovative new segment dedicated to the global release of Short Films, Music Videos, Documentaries, Feature Films, and Animated Films. This pioneering initiative aims to showcase the
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 12: The next edition of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, has been officially announced. The ceremony will take place on 20th February 2025 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The grand ceremony shall witness the presence of Celebritie
New Delhi [India], June 10: The Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 was a grand celebration of excellence in Indian cinema, held in Mumbai. This prestigious event honored outstanding achievements across various categories, with actress Sara Ali Khan presenting the award for Young Investor and Produc
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4: Producer Dharmesh Pandit has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award 2024 for the Hindi film "Take It Easy" in a grand ceremony held at Mukesh Patel Auditorium in Mumbai, which makes him very happy and excited. He said that it is a m
New Delhi [India], June 3: The oldest and most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards 2024, established by the 25-year-old film foundation, saw the glitterati of tinsel town gracing the event at Mukesh Patel Auditorium in Mumbai.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8: Calling all filmmakers! The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival is thrilled to announce that submissions for short films are now open for the 2025 edition. Aspiring filmmakers from around the globe are invited to submit their compelling works f
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 16: In a remarkable initiative to promote environmental conservation and spread awareness about the importance of trees, Renault India, in collaboration with Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) and Indian soldiers, commenced a tree plantat
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024, held on February 20th, honoured outstanding contributions to cinema across the Indian Film Industry, Indian Television Industry, and International Film Fraternity. This prestigious ceremony comme
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], February 24: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 honoured outstanding contributors to cinema with a lavish ceremony held at Taj Lands End in Mumbai on February 20th. Zee TV is delightedly announced as the official 'Telecast Partner', showcasi