On Monday, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Mithun Chakraborty will be bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to the silver screen as an actor. He has been part of over 350 films in his illustrious career in Indian cinema. 

"Mithun Da’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to award legendary actor, Sh. Mithun Chakraborty Ji for his iconic contribution to Indian Cinema," Minister Vaishnaw announced.