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  "id": 7798074,
  "title": "Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/anant-nag-to-be-honoured-with-dadasaheb-phalke-award",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:57:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-anant-nag-to-be-honoured-with-dadasaheb-phalke-award/article71472645.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned actor Anant Nag, celebrated for his extensive work in both Hindi and Kannada films, including productions like Minchina Ota, Hamsageethe, Ankur, and Manthan, will be bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2024, as announced by the government on September 16, 2026. Praised for his more than 250 film roles across five decades, the 78-year-old also holds prominence in the theatre world. Scheduled to receive the award during the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat on September 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the veteran for his effortless performances, versatile roles, and exceptional depth in each character he portrayed. The Prime Minister's congratulatory message highlighted Nag's enduring impact on Indian cinema, particularly Kannada cinema. The award, the highest honor in Indian cinema, was recommended by the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, with the government expressing its pride in selecting \"a truly distinguished artist\" whose journey has inspired countless generations.",
  "summary": "Anant Nag will be given the award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, at the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Anant Nag, Kannada cinema's enduring star, conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/anant-nag-kannada-cinemas-enduring-star-conferred-dadasaheb-phalke",
        "published": "2026-09-16T12:49:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Kannada cinema legend Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/kannada-cinema-legend-anant-nag-to-be-honoured-with-dadasaheb-phalke",
        "published": "2026-09-16T13:08:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Pawan congratulates Anant Nag on being chosen for Dadasaheb Phalke Award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/pawan-congratulates-anant-nag-on-being-chosen-for-dadasaheb-phalke",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:42:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Anant Nag’s five-decade career earns him Dadasaheb Phalke Award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/anant-nags-five-decade-career-earns-him-dadasaheb-phalke-award",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:56:13.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}