Summary
The award recognises his versatile performances and impact especially on Kannada language movies.
The ceremony will take place on 22 September 2026 during the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat.
Key Points
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Anant Nag was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024, India's highest film award.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Nag’s long and distinguished acting career.
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His work is praised for depth, authenticity, and versatility, particularly in Kannada cinema.
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The award will be presented at the National Film Awards ceremony on 22 September 2026 in Gujarat.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsveteran
a person who has a lot of experience in a particular field
versatile
able to adapt to many different roles or tasks
authentic
genuine and true to reality
distinguished
well known for excellence
prestigious
highly respected and admired
cinema
the art and industry of making movies
Kannada
the language spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka, used for many local movies
National Film Awards
a major Indian ceremony that honors the best movies and artists each year
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