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Veteran Indian actor Anant Nag has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is considered as India’s highest honour in
cinema. After the announcement, the KGF star thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lauded him by stating that he removed nepotism and favouritism from the film awards process in India. In a recent interview, Nag thanked Modi for appreciating his work and recommending his name to the jury. He dedicated his award to the people of Karnataka and PM Modi for showering love on him.
Anant Nag On Winning Dadasaheb Phalke Award
In an interview with PTI, Anant Nag mentioned that the Dadasaheb Phalke Award is a very special category. While speaking about the former selection process for the honour, the Kannada star said, “It was given nepotism and favouritism, and everything was there in this award-giving as well. But Modi changed it. Modi was the only person who asked people to please recommend the name they had in their mind. That was the first time he brought it out into the public.”
The actor also revealed that he had not anticipated receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award before its announcement. He thanked PM Narendra Modi for tweeting about it and made a big announcement about the honour on social media. He concluded his note, saying, “So I'm grateful to him and grateful to this country which has provided me this opportunity.”
Anant Nag will be conferred the award at the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22. He recently completed 50 years in the industry as an actor. He has not yet confirmed whether he will attend the award ceremony in Delhi, as he is reluctant to travel.
All About Anant Nag
The 79-year-old Anant Nag has worked in more than 250 films throughout his career. He is also a playwright and director. He has predominantly worked in Kannada but also appeared in several famous Hindi films. Nag was also a part of the popular Doordarshan show, Malgudi Days, the TV adaptation of RK Narayan’s work, directed by his filmmaker-brother, Shankar Nag.
As far as his personal life is concerned, Anant Nag got married to former actress Gayatri. They are proud parents to a daughter, Aditi Nag. The actor’s previous film, Rajadrohi, was a decent hit at the box office. He has not yet announced his next film.
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