India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at a function held at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat today (September 22, 2026). She also conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 upon veteran actor Shri Anant Nag in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated all the award winners who, through their exceptional talent and hard work have carved a niche for themselves at the national level. She expressed happiness that Shri Anant Nag has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. She said that his acting in films represents a synthesis of the finest elements of th...