Legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty is all set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema. The honor will be bestowed upon him during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8, 2024. His son, Mimoh Chakraborty, shared his emotions with mid-day.com, expressing his pride and gratitude for this monumental recognition.
Mimoh shared his excitement, saying, “I am absolutely overwhelmed and grateful. To even be in this moment right now, like even answering this question is so good. It’s just so blissful, like, to be in the position where you know that, ‘Oh my God, your father is getting honored with such a prestigious award,’ a very well-deserved award. I think it’s beyond words for me.”
With discussions swirling around Mithun finally receiving the highest honor in Indian cinema, Mimoh expressed his appreciation for the recognition. “I’m very thankful to the government for giving him this prestigious award. He is one of the very few actors who has put the Indian film industry on the map for global recognition. It’s high time and it’s very well deserved. I’m very happy to say that in one year, he has been the recipient of two awards, one being the Padma Bhushan and now the Dadasaheb Phalke Award,” Mimoh added.
Reflecting on his father’s humble nature, Mimoh elaborated on Mithun’s simple lifestyle. “When we go to LA to meet my siblings, we have to force him to go into a store and get clothes. He’s that simple. He’s very happy with what he has. Even with the iPhones, we have to tell him to upgrade. I think I forced him to get the new one because his old one was switching off. He does not believe in living life extravagantly. He does believe in living life very honestly and giving his conviction to everything that he does with utmost honesty.”
Known affectionately as ‘Mithun Da,’ the iconic actor has cemented his legacy in Indian cinema. His journey began in 1976 with his debut in Mrigayaa, a film that earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a Santhal rebel. Mithun went on to win two more National Film Awards for his roles in Tahader Katha (1992) and Swami Vivekananda (1998). In addition to his acting prowess, Mithun left a lasting impression in the music and dance world with memorable tracks like “I Am a Disco Dancer,” “Jimmy Jimmy,” and “Super Dancer,” which continue to enthrall fans across generations. Most recently, he was seen in the hit film The Kashmir Files.
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