Hema Malini has now expressed her delight upon hearing the news. In a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), she stated, “So happy to hear that the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award this year has been bestowed upon Mithun Chakraborty. Mithun da has made an indelible mark on the film industry with his action films and his dancing prowess and fully deserves this recognition.”