From ‘Ankur’ to ‘Malgudi Days’, Anant Nag’s five-decade journey earns Phalke honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag on receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024, acknowledging his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema, particularly Kannada cinema. The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will take place on September 22, 2026, in Kevadia, Gujarat, where Anant Nag will be honored for his outstanding achievements in the film industry.
With a career spanning over five decades, Anant Nag has acted in more than 270 films across multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Malayalam, and English cinema.
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