Kannada actor Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024

The award will be presented at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony on September 22 in Kevadia, Gujarat

Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag was on Wednesday (September 16) chosen for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2024.

A statement from the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said Nag would be conferred with the award for his contribution to Indian cinema and an illustrious cinematic journey that has inspired generations.

“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,” the statement posted on X (Formerly Twitter) said.