{
  "id": 7799393,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:49:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/anant-nag-kannada-cinemas-enduring-star-conferred-dadasaheb-phalke-award-1.500676892"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anant Nag, a legendary figure in Kannada cinema, has been bestowed with India's highest cinematic honor, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, for 2024. This prestigious recognition comes after a career spanning over five decades, where Nag effortlessly immersed himself in countless roles, earning the trust and admiration of audiences across multiple Indian film industries. The Press Information Bureau announced the award, citing the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee's recommendation, praising his contribution to Indian cinema and the generations of viewers his work has inspired. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his support for the actor, highlighting Nag's impact on Indian cinema, particularly Kannada cinema, with his understated performances and remarkable versatility. Born Anant Nagarkatte on September 4, 1948, the actor has appeared in more than 250 Kannada films and over 300 titles across various Indian languages, solidifying his presence in Indian cinema. Beyond his film work, Anant Nag is also remembered for his role in the iconic television series Malgudi Days, which entertained generations of Doordarshan viewers. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest recognition for an actor, making this honor a well-deserved addition to Nag's already impressive list of accolades, which includes five Karnataka State Film Awards and the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.",
  "summary": "For more than five decades, Anant Nag has been the man who could slip into a role so completely that audiences forgot they were watching a performance. Now, that lifetime of work has been recognised with India's highest cinematic distinction : the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.",
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      {
        "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": "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",
        "published": "2026-09-16T13:57:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}