Veteran actor Anant Nag wins Dadasaheb Phalke, PM Modi hails his 'remarkable versatility'

Veteran actor Anant Nag has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest cinema honour, for 2024 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. Nag, who emerged as a prominent figure in the parallel cinema movement of the 1970s, has worked predominantly in the Kannada cinema. PM Narendra Modi, in his note celebrating Nag's achievement, highlighted his versatility and authenticity as a seasoned actor.

In his X post on Wednesday evening, Modi wrote an appreciatory post for the veteran director, referring to his performances as



"effortless" and his versatility "remarkable."

He said, "Congratulations to the legendary Anant Nag Ji on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. For several decades, his effortless performances, remarkable versatility and brilliance have left a very strong mark on Indian cinema, particularly Kannada cinema (sic)."

Modi talked about the "rare depth" of Nag's work. He added, "In whichever role he has played, he brought rare depth and authenticity. This is indeed a richly deserved honour for a truly distinguished artist (sic)."