# Anant Nag chosen for Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024

2026-09-16T14:27:11+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 5 independent outlets

Veteran actor Anant Nag has been selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, the government announced on September 16. The 78-year-old actor will receive the honour at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22. The Press Information Bureau said the award was recommended by the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee in recognition of Nag's contribution to Indian cinema. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nag on X, praising his versatility and the depth of his performances, particularly in Kannada cinema. Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar also hailed the recognition as a matter of pride for Kannadigas. Nag's career spans over 300 films across Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil cinema, beginning with the Kannada film 'Sankalp' and later working with Shyam Benegal on 'Ankur' and 'Manthan'. He also starred in the television series 'Malgudi Days'. The award makes Nag the second Kannada actor after Dr Rajkumar to receive the honour.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Coverage across all five outlets is uniform straight reporting, with no discernible slant. Every source leads with the award announcement, cites the PIB, and quotes PM Modi and Karnataka CM Shivakumar. Cinemaexpress.com alone notes Nag is only the second Kannada actor to win the honour after Dr Rajkumar. The consistent framing reflects a consensus on the significance of the award and Nag's career. The concrete next step is the ceremony on September 22 in Kevadia.

## Coverage

- thenewsminute.com (neutral report) <https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/kannada-cinema-veteran-anant-nag-conferred-dadasaheb-phalke-award>
  Straight announcement with full PM and CM quotes, no editorialising.
- english.mathrubhumi.com (neutral report) <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/anant-nag-dadasaheb-phalke-award-2024-dochmcfa>
  Factual wire-style report with no commentary or slant.
- cinemaexpress.com (neutral report) <https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2026/Sep/16/anant-nag-conferred-with-dadasaheb-phalke-award-for-2024>
  Straight announcement, adds only the fact about second Kannada actor.
- onmanorama.com (neutral report) <https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/09/16/actor-anant-nag-to-be-honoured-with-dadasaheb-phalke-award.html>
  Straight report with PTI attribution, no slant.
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/anant-nag-s-five-decade-career-earns-him-dadasaheb-phalke-award-101789570574352.html>
  Factual report with PM and CM quotes, no slant.

Tags: Anant Nag, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Kannada cinema, Narendra Modi, National Film Awards, Shyam Benegal
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