Mohanlal to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023, the country’s highest recognition in the field of cinema, the I&B ministry announced on Saturday.

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In a post on X, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said the actor, director and producer is being honoured on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee for his “iconic contribution to Indian cinema’.

The award will be presented to the 65-year-old during the 71st National Film ‘Awards ceremony on September 23.

“Mohanlal’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations... His unmatched talent, versatility, and relentless hard work have set a golden standard in Indian film history” the ministry said.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Mohanlal has acted in over 350 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.