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Anant Nag To Receive 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Anant Nag is a famous actor who has worked in Indian cinema for many years.
He has been chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024.
This is one of India’s most important cinema honors.
The award recognizes his contribution to films.
He will receive it at the National Film Awards ceremony on September 22, 2026.
The ceremony will take place in Kevadia, Gujarat.
Anant Nag has acted in more than 300 movies.
Most of them are Kannada films, but he has also worked in several other languages.
He also appeared in the television series Malgudi Days.
Veteran actor Anant Nag has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
The announcement was made by the Press Information Bureau on Wednesday.
The award will be presented at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026.
Anant Nag has acted in more than 300 films, including over 250 Kannada films, along with films in six other languages.
He has received five Karnataka State Film Awards and was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2025.
- Who
- Veteran actor Anant Nag, also known as Anant Nagarkatte.
- What
- He has been selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
- Where
- At the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat.
- When
- The award will be presented on September 22, 2026; the announcement was made on Wednesday.
- Why
- The Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee recommended him for his contribution to Indian cinema and his illustrious cinematic journey.
Key facts
- Award
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024
- Recipient
- Anant Nag
- Presentation date
- September 22, 2026
- Presentation event
- 72nd National Film Awards ceremony
- Venue
- Kevadia, Gujarat
- Film career
- More than 300 films, including over 250 Kannada films
- Other honor
- Padma Bhushan, conferred in 2025
- Television appearance
- Malgudi Days
Quotes
Press Information Bureau India
India’s government information agency that announced the award
“Congratulations to the legendary Anant Nag Ji on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. For several decades, his effortless performances, remarkable versatility and brilliance have left a very strong mark on Indian cinema, particularly Kannada cinema. In whichever role he has played, he brought rare depth and authenticity. This is indeed a richly deserved honour for a truly distinguished artist.”
NDTV
“On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, the Government of India is pleased to announce that the Actor will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema and an illustrious cinematic journey that has inspired generations.”
NDTV
Sources
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