72nd National Film Awards: Phalke Award 2024 to Anant Nag

Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2024) to Anant Nag; 72nd National Film Awards presented

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On 22 September 2026 President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity. She conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 on veteran actor Anant Nag for his contribution to Indian cinema. She asked that women be part of every regional jury.

Fact File

Date: 22 Sep 2026
Event: 72nd National Film Awards
Venue: Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat
Presented by: President Droupadi Murmu
Phalke Award 2024: Anant Nag, actor

In the news

The 72nd National Film Awards: what happened?

The National Film Awards honour films in all Indian languages. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, given with them, is for a lifetime of work in cinema.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia (Gujarat) on 22 Sep [PIB].
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 was conferred on veteran actor Anant Nag [PIB].

Back Story

What else did the President say?

Films in all languages and regions reflect India.
Women should be part of every regional jury.
Small artists and workers in the industry deserve respect and social security.
Celebrities should not endorse products harmful to health.
Films she named included ‘Article 370’, ‘Bhakshak’ and the Santhali film ‘Angen’.

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What can Prelims ask on the 72nd National Film Awards?

Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024: Anant Nag.
72nd National Film Awards held at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia (Statue of Unity), Gujarat.
‘Angen’ is a Santhali film.

How to use this in Mains

GS-I Indian culture: art forms, literature and architecture

As per PIB (2026-09-22): president Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia (Gujarat) on 22 Sep.
Award facts are Prelims-relevant in some years.

Quotable data point
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 was conferred on veteran actor Anant Nag.
PIB: President's Secretariat: 72nd National Film Awards and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, 22 Sep 2026

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Original practice questions (not PYQs).

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The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 was conferred on

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB, 22 Sep 2026.

Quick questions

Questions students ask about this

Who got the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024?

Veteran actor Anant Nag.

Where were the 72nd National Film Awards held?

At Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity.

Who presents the National Film Awards?

The President of India.