The Dadasaheb Phalke Award honors lifetime achievement and significant impact on Indian cinema.
Anant Nag’s contributions include acting, theatre, and television, influencing future generations.
President Murmu highlighted the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the cultural diversity reflected in Indian movies.
Other winners at the ceremony included Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan for Best Actor, and Yami Gautam for Best Actress.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, praising his natural, restrained, and authentic acting style.
Nag’s career spans over five decades, including more than 300 films across Kannada, Hindi, and other South Indian languages, as well as extensive theatre work.
The ceremony was held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity, marking the first National Film Awards event outside New Delhi.
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