Who was named in September 2026 to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2024?

MammoottyCorrect answerYour answerAnant NagCorrect answerYour answerMithun ChakrabortyCorrect answerYour answerRandeep HoodaCorrect answerYour answer

Show the answer and explanation

CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 goes to the veteran actor Anant Nag, to be conferred at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony scheduled for 22 September 2026 at Kevadia, Gujarat.
His acting debut was in the Kannada feature film Sankalp, and his Hindi debut was in Ankur. He received the Padma Bhushan in 2025.
The award was instituted in 1969, when it was presented to Devika Rani.

Worth noting

The award carries the year 2024 even though it is presented in 2026. It is named for the year the National Film Awards cover.

Ten questions from Awards & Appointments, at your own pace.

Explanation