Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Karnataka Assembly Congratulates Anant Nag on Phalke Award
The Karnataka Assembly praised actor Anant Nag for receiving a major film award.
The award is called the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
President Droupadi Murmu presented it to him in Gujarat.
Leaders from different political parties congratulated Nag.
They said he helped Indian cinema and contributed to society.
Nag was also involved in public life in Bengaluru.
He had been an MLA and a minister for Bengaluru Development.
Assembly members want the state government to hold a public celebration for him.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly congratulated veteran actor Anant Nag on receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Members from the Treasury and Opposition benches praised Nag’s contributions to Indian cinema and society.
Legislators highlighted Nag’s public service, including his representation of Malleshwaram as an MLA in 1994.
Nag served as Bengaluru Development minister in the J H Patel government.
Members urged the Karnataka government to organise a civic reception in Nag’s honour.
- Who
- Veteran actor and former politician Anant Nag was honoured by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly; President Droupadi Murmu presented him the award.
- What
- The Assembly congratulated Nag for receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and praised his contributions to cinema and public life.
- When
- The Assembly discussion took place on Wednesday, September 23; Murmu conferred the award on Tuesday.
- Where
- The award was presented at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat’s Narmada district, while the congratulations took place in the Karnataka Assembly.
- Why
- Members wanted to recognise Nag’s career in Indian cinema, his public service and his contributions to Bengaluru.
- Award
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Honouree
- Veteran actor Anant Nag
- Award presenter
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Political role
- Nag represented Malleshwaram as an MLA in 1994.
- Ministerial role
- He served as minister in charge of Bengaluru Development in the J H Patel government.
- Assembly response
- Members from both the Treasury and Opposition benches praised Nag.
- Requested honour
- Legislators urged the state government to organise a civic reception.