Actor Mithun Chakraborty to get Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced today. Mithun Chakraborty made his debut in Bollywood with the Mrinal Sen-directorial, Mrigayaa (1976). He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance. He became a household name after playing the titular role in the 1982 film Disco Dancer, which became a huge box-office success. He was also praised for the 1990 movie, Agneepath. He also appears on reality shows as a judge.