evidence: Mithun Chakraborty, the man who effortlessly balanced between art-house and mainstream cinema, has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest honor in film. Chakraborty’s journey is a true rags-to-riches story, and as he humbly expressed, "I don’t have words. I cannot laugh or cry. This is truly an overwhelming moment, and I am still taking it all in." [...] Mithun’s pairing with actress Ranjeeta in the films "Tarana" and "Suraksha" was another notable highlight, with the two appearing in about 15 films together. In 1980, Mithun also took on his first dual role in "Taxi Chor," and revisited his Naxalite past with "The Naxalites" (1980), an offbeat film directed by K.A. Abbas. [...] Mithun’s contribution to Indian cinema is undeniable, with three National Awards and a body of work that spans across genres and languages. Even in recent years, he continues to entertain audiences with notable roles in films like "The Tashkent Files" (2019) and "The Kashmir Files" (2022). His legacy is also carried forward by his four children, Mahakshay, Ushmey, Namashi, and Dishani, as he continues to inspire generations of actors and audiences alike.