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Anantnag Honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award by President for Cinematic Excellence!
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News18•22-09-2026, 17:35
Anantnag Honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award by President for Cinematic Excellence!
- •Veteran Kannada actor Anantnag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony.
- •The honor recognizes Anantnag's contribution to Indian cinema over five decades, acting in over 300 films across multiple languages.
- •President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
- •The 72nd National Film Awards also saw 'Mythya' win Best Kannada Film, 'Nanniruvude Nimagaagi, Naadiruvude Nanagaagi' win Best Film Book, and 'Imbu' win Best Tulu Film.
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Veteran actor Anantnag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, one of the highest honors in Indian cinema, during the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award to Anantnag at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony.
The film "Mythya", directed by Suvanth Bhat, won the Best Kannada Film Award at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony.
