President confers Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Anant Nag at 72nd National Film Awards

22 September 2026

The President of India presented the 72nd National Film Awards at a ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat. Veteran actor Shri Anant Nag was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2024, recognising his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. Among the films recognised at the ceremony were 'Article 370', 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' and 'Bhakshak'. The Santhali-language film 'Angen' and the non-feature film 'Bhangaar' were also honoured. The National Film Awards, presented annually, are among India's highest recognitions for achievement in cinema.