Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Anant Nag Named Recipient of 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Anant Nag is a famous Indian actor, especially known for Kannada films.
He has been chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.
This is one of India’s biggest honours for cinema.
The government announced the decision on September 16.
He will receive the award at the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026.
Nag has acted in films in several Indian languages for about five decades.
Reports differ on whether he has acted in more than 250 or more than 300 films.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his natural acting and lasting contribution to cinema.
Veteran actor Anant Nag has been selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
The Government of India announced the honour on September 16 following a recommendation from the award selection committee.
Nag will receive the award at the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026.
Reports describe his career as spanning five decades and more than 250 films, with one account citing over 300 films.
Nag is known for Hindi and Kannada films, Malgudi Days, theatre work, and honours including the Padma Bhushan.
- Who
- Veteran actor Anant Nag, also identified as Anant Nagarkatte.
- What
- He will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
- When
- The honour was announced on September 16; it will be presented on September 22, 2026.
- Where
- At the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat.
- Why
- The Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee recommended him for his contribution to Indian cinema and an influential cinematic career.
- Award
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024
- Recipient
- Anant Nag
- Announcement
- September 16, 2026
- Presentation date
- September 22, 2026
- Presentation event
- National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat
- Career
- Five decades across multiple Indian languages; reports cite more than 250 films or over 300 films
- Other honours
- Five Karnataka State Film Awards and the Padma Bhushan
- Television work
- Appeared in the Doordarshan series Malgudi Days
