Actor Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2024 for his contribution to Indian Cinema and an illustrious cinematic journey

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced that veteran actor Shri Anant Nag will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2024. The award recognizes his contribution to Indian cinema, an illustrious cinematic journey spanning over 5 decades, and his diverse body of work across multiple languages. The presentation will take place at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony on September 22, 2026, in Kevadia, Gujarat. Instituted in 1969, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honor in cinema, comprising a Swarna Kamal medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹10 lakh.