Anant Nag named for Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024
Why in the news
Cinema’s highest honour for lifetime contribution was announced for a veteran actor from Kannada cinema.
Key facts
- Anant Nag is the pick for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024.
- Ceremony: 72nd National Film Awards, 22 September 2026.
- He is the 56th person to get this award.
- Only the second Kannada cinema figure on the roll, following Rajkumar.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Award | Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 |
| Recipient | Anant Nag |
| Recipient number | 56th |
| Kannada predecessor | Rajkumar |
Exam angle
- Award year: 2024; ceremony: 72nd National Film Awards.
- Recipient number: 56.
- First Kannada recipient: Rajkumar.