Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag has been announced as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.
The honour will be presented at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat on September 22.
Reports describe the award as the country’s highest cinematic honour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nag and praised his performances and versatility.
Coverage highlights Nag’s long career across Kannada, Hindi, and other language films, along with television work such as Malgudi Days.
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All the reports agree that Anant Nag has been announced for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and that the honour will be presented at the National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat. They also agree that Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him publicly.
Details on the ceremony remain tied to the planned presentation date and venue in the reports, so those specifics could still be updated if official information changes. The coverage also varies in how it describes the award year and Nag’s career highlights.
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Supportive coverage presents the award as a well-earned recognition of Anant Nag’s long career. It repeatedly stresses his versatility, authenticity, and wide-ranging impact across Indian cinema. Several reports also note the prime minister’s public congratulations as part of the announcement.
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The Economic Times reports that the Press Information Bureau announced veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He will receive the honour at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat on September 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nag on X, commending his deep and authentic performances across a career comprising over 300 films and television work such as Malgudi Days.
The Times of India reports that veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024. The honour will be conferred at the 72nd National Film Awards function in Gujarat on September 22, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nag via social media, highlighting his decades-long impact on Indian cinema. The report details his extensive filmography across multiple languages and his notable television work in Malgudi Days.
India Today reports that veteran actor Anant Nag has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for his contributions to Indian cinema. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the 78-year-old actor on social media, praising his versatility and authenticity. The article notes his extensive career spanning parallel and mainstream cinema, including his work in Kannada, Hindi, and other languages, as well as his role in the classic television series Malgudi Days.
The Hindu reports that legendary actor Anant Nag will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 as announced by the government. The publication details his extensive career spanning over five decades in Kannada and Hindi cinema, noting that the award will be presented in Kevadia, Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the actor, describing the recognition as a richly deserved honour.
Deccan Herald reports that veteran actor Anant Nag has been awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 by the Government of India. The publication states that the highest cinematic honour in the country will be formally conferred on September 22 in Kevadia, Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the actor on X, praising his performances and versatility in Indian and Kannada cinema.
Deccan Herald reports that Anant Nag has been chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. The article notes that he is only the second Kannadiga artist to receive the country's highest cinema recognition, following Dr Rajkumar in 1995. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and official statements praised his extensive cinematic journey spanning over five decades.
The Hindu reports that veteran actor Anant Nag has been selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, making him only the second Kannada artist to receive India's highest cinema honour. The article details his extensive career spanning over five decades and more than three hundred films across multiple languages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar congratulated the actor, who will receive the award at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat.
India Today reports that veteran actor Anant Nag credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with ending award favouritism following his selection for the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The article details Nag's remarks on past selection processes and his gratitude toward the administration for public participation. It also highlights his prolific career in parallel cinema, television, and state politics, alongside congratulatory remarks from Prime Minister Modi.
DNA India profiles veteran actor Anant Nag following his selection for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024. The article outlines his background in theatre, his breakthrough in parallel cinema through collaborations with Shyam Benegal, and his extensive filmography across various languages. It also notes his iconic television role in Malgudi Days and highlights congratulatory messages from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding his contributions to Indian cinema.
The National Herald reports on veteran actor Anant Nag winning the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award, highlighting reactions from Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar who called it a matter of pride for Kannadigas. The article reviews Nag's extensive career in theatre, parallel and commercial cinema, and television, as well as his brief stint in electoral politics. It also notes that the award will be presented at the National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat.