Mithun's daughter-in-law on Phalke award win: It's a blessing

The veteran star Mithun Chakraborty has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, for his outstanding contribution to the industry. Now, Mithun Chakraborty's daughter-in-law,

Madalsa

expressed her pride and affection over her father in-law's Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
In an exclusive interview with

ETimes

, Madalsa shared, "It’s a great honor and an incredibly special day to receive such amazing news.

As a family, we are always proud of Dad for all his achievements. He’s a self-made man, and that’s what inspires us the most. His generosity, humility, and grounded nature are qualities we all admire. Everyone in the industry looks up to Dad for the remarkable work he’s done, and being recognized with such a prestigious award is truly a feather in his cap."
"We are all extremely proud of him. It is such a blessing to see Dad, even at this stage of his life, working relentlessly with such passion. His dedication is visible every day, and that’s why he continues to work so hard. Being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award is truly a blessing, and it’s a very proud moment not only for our family but for everyone who knows him. The love and congratulations pouring in from across the industry are heartwarming. It’s a remarkable achievement, and we are all incredibly proud of Dad for this and for everything he continues to do." Madalsa added.
Meanwhile, the Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw lauded the actor, saying his remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations. In a post on X, the minister shared "Mithun Da’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to award legendary actor, Sh. Mithun Chakraborty Ji for his iconic contribution to Indian Cinema. To be presented at the 70th

National Film Awards

ceremony on Oct 8, 2024."

Mithun Chakraborty, affectionately known as 'Mithun Da' by fans and colleagues alike, became a household name during the 1980s and 1990s, thanks to his iconic performances in films like '

Disco Dancer

', 'Prem Pratigyaa', '

Agneepath

', and many others.