Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Monday congratulated veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty for being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
In a post on X, Majhi expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the legendary actor on receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
“This honour is a well-deserved tribute to your remarkable five-decade journey in Indian cinema and your incredible range of versatile performances that have entertained audiences in India and captivated fans worldwide,” the chief minister said.
Heartfelt congratulations to the legendary actor Shri Mithun Chakraborty on receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
This honor is a well-deserved tribute to your remarkable five-decade journey in Indian cinema and your incredible range of versatile performances that…
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) September 30, 2024
“Congratulate versatile actor #MithunChakraborty on being selected to receive the prestigious #DadasahebPhalke Award. He has essayed many memorable roles on screen including in Odia cinema,” Patnaik wrote on X.
Congratulate versatile actor #MithunChakraborty on being selected to receive the prestigious #DadasahebPhalke Award. He has essayed many memorable roles on screen including in Odia cinema.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) September 30, 2024
Chakraborty, star of films such as “Mrigayaa“, “Surakshaa“, “Disco Dancer“, and “Dance Dance“, was Monday named recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government’s highest recognition in the field of cinema.
The award will be presented to Chakraborty at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony October 8, 2024.
PTI
