Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, known for iconic roles such as in ‘Disco Dancer,’ has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Reflecting on the honour, he says, “I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big award.”
The three-time National Award winning actor, who has inspired generations with his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Bollywood’s most celebrated stars, dedicated the award to those who have supported him along the way.
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“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.
“I’m literally dumbfounded, trust me. I can’t smile, I can’t cry with happiness because a man from literally nowhere, a nobody, made it. This also proves what I always tell my fans and those who aren’t financially strong: if I can make it, then you can do it too,” he told ANI.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is highest government honour accorded for contributions in the field of cinema.
Source: gulfnews.com