After Dadasaheb Phalke Win, Mohanlal Expresses Gratitude to PM Narendra Modi

Mohanlal Thanks PM Modi After Winning Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

New Delhi: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, India’s highest cinematic honour, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced. The award will be presented at the 71st National Film Awards on September 23, 2025.

Heartfelt Gratitude

Mohanlal took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his thanks:

“Truly humbled to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This honour belongs to everyone who has walked alongside me on this journey.”

He further added:

“To my family, audience, colleagues, friends, and well-wishers, your love, faith, and encouragement have shaped who I am today. I carry this recognition with deep gratitude and a full heart.”

Thanks to PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on X, prompting Mohanlal to reply:

“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.”

Celebrating an Iconic Career

The ministry praised Mohanlal’s contributions:

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

Mohanlal began acting at 18, with Thiranottam (1978) and officially debuted with Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980). Over four decades, he has acted in over 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada cinema and has won five National Awards.

His recent release, Hridayapoorvam, was a box office success. Fans are eagerly awaiting his upcoming projects: Vrusshabha, Drishyam 3, and Patriot.