Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Anant Nag, the veteran Kannada actor, was announced as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his exemplary contribution to Indian cinema. He has appeared in more than 300 films across Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Marathi cinema. Nag also gained widespread recognition for his work in the television series Malgudi Days. He completed 50 years in the film industry in 2023. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest cinema honour and was instituted by the Government of India in 1969. The award recognises outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema.