Anant Nag to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024
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NEW DELHI, Sept 16: Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag has been chosen for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 in recognition of his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema and his enduring legacy in Kannada cinema.
The announcement was made by the Government on Wednesday following the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee.
Anant Nag will receive the honour at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony, scheduled to be held at Kevadia in Gujarat on September 22.
The Government described the award as a recognition of Nag's “remarkable contribution to Indian cinema” and his “enduring legacy in Kannada cinema”.
One of the most celebrated actors of Kannada cinema, Anant Nag has enjoyed a career spanning several decades. He has also appeared in films in several other Indian languages and is known for his versatile performances and sustained contribution to the film industry.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest honour conferred by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
