Anant Nag To Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024; Honour To Be Presented In Gujarat
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Veteran actor Anant Nag has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema, the Press Information Bureau announced on Wednesday. The award will be presented at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honour in cinema and recognises outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
The Government of India said the award was announced on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, recognising Nag's long cinematic journey and contribution to Indian cinema.
PM congratulated Nag
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nag on the honour, praising his versatility and decades-long contribution, particularly to Kannada cinema.
Born Anant Nagarkatte on September 4, 1948, Anant Nag is one of the prominent names in Kannada cinema. During a career spanning several decades, he has appeared in more than 300 films, including over 250 Kannada films. His work also includes films in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Malayalam and English.
Nag has also made a mark on television, including his appearance in the popular Doordarshan series Malgudi Days, based on the stories of author R K Narayan.
The actor has received five Karnataka State Film Awards during his career. In 2025, he was also conferred the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Nag's selection makes him the third recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award from Karnataka, after Dr Rajkumar and cinematographer V K Murthy.
