Who was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in October 2024?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Mithun Chakraborty.
- Mithun Chakraborty received the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award in October 2024.
- Born as Gaurang Chakraborty on 16 June 1950 in Kolkata, West Bengal, Mithun is a renowned actor, producer and politician.
- He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his debut film "Mrigayaa" (1976).
- He rose to fame with "Disco Dancer" (1982), which became an international hit.
- He later won two more National Film Awards for "Tahader Katha" (1992) and "Swami Vivekananda" (1998).
- Over his career, Mithun has acted in more than 350 films in Hindi, Bengali, Odia, Bhojpuri, and Telugu languages.
- He is celebrated for his versatility, unique dancing style, and memorable performances across genres.
Other Options:
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Shah Rukh Khan:
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While he is one of India’s leading actors and did win a significant accolade related to “Dadasaheb Phalke” similar‑named awards, he did not receive the government‑ administered Dadasaheb Phalke Award in October 2024.
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The award granted to Shah Rukh in the same year relates to a separate private festival.
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Amitabh Bachchan:
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He is a legendary actor who was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award earlier (in 2018). However, he was not the 2024 recipient.
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Rajinikanth:
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Another iconic film star, Rajinikanth, received the award in 2021 (for the year 2021). He was not the recipient in 2024.
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