Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Chakraborty as a cultural icon and expressed delight at the veteran actor being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Chakraborty said he is dedicating this honour (Dadasaheb Phalke award) to his family and countless well-wishers and fans. To a question how he view this in retrospect, the journey from north Kolkata home.