Actor Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award
Veteran actor Anant Nag has been selected to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for his extensive contributions to Indian cinema. The award will be presented at a ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22.
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The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest cinematic honor, recognizing lifetime achievement in the film industry.
Legendary actor Anant Nag, known for his impressive work in Hindi and Kannada cinema in movies such as "Minchina Ota", "Hamsageethe", "Ankur" and "Manthan", will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, the government said on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).
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