# Anant Nag Wins India’s Highest Film Honor

> Veteran actor Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat.
- Title: Anant Nag Wins India’s Highest Film Honor · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Veteran actor Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat. Anant Nag, a veteran Indian actor, will receive…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/anant-nag-dadasaheb-phalke-award-1236864142
- Author: Naman Ramachandran
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:08:57+00:00
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## Anant Nag Award
Veteran actor Anant Nag will receive India’s highest film honor, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

> Veteran actor Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest honor in cinema.
## Award Ceremony
The award ceremony will take place in Kevadia, Gujarat on September 22.
## Award History
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was established in 1969 in memory of Indian cinema pioneer Dadasaheb Phalke.
## Award Significance
Dadasaheb Phalke directed India’s first full-length feature film, Raja Harischandra in 1913.
## Award Purpose
The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
## Key takeaway

Anant Nag, a veteran Indian actor, will receive India’s highest film honor at the 72nd National Film Awards.