The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had earlier announced Mohanlal as the recipient of the country’s highest honour in cinema
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated veteran actor Mohanlal on being conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, calling him “a leading light of Malayalam cinema.”
“Shri Mohanlal Ji epitomises excellence and versatility. With a rich body of work spanning decades, he stands as a leading light of Malayalam cinema, theatre and is deeply passionate about the culture of Kerala. He has also delivered remarkable performances in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. His cinematic and theatrical brilliance across mediums is truly inspiring. Congratulations to him on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. May his accomplishments continue to inspire generations to come,” Modi posted on X.
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Mohanlal responded to Modi tweet, saying, “I am deeply humbled and profoundly honored to receive The Dadasaheb Phalke Award. My heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji for your kind words and blessings, they fill me with encouragement and joy. I remain ever indebted to the art of cinema and to all those whose inspiration and support illuminate my journey. "
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had earlier announced Mohanlal as the recipient of the country’s highest honour in cinema. The actor, who has enthralled audiences for over four decades, has worked in more than 400 films across Malayalam and other Indian languages.
Meanwhile, Railway Minister tweeted, “Congratulations to Lalettan@Mohanlalji.From the adipoli, beautiful land of Kerala to audiences worldwide, his work has celebrated our culture and magnified our aspirations. His legacy will keep inspiring Bharat’s creative spirit.”
Last year, veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty received the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022.
With a career spanning more than four decades, Mohanlal has acted in over 350 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
Some of his most popular and critically-acclaimed movies include “Thanmathra”, Drishyam”, “Vanaprastham”, “Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol” and “Pulimurugan”.
In addition to acting honours, Mohanlal was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2001, and the Padma Bhushan in 2019 for his contribution to the arts.
Published: 20 Sept 2025, 07:14 pm IST
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