The Ministry of Data and Broadcasting made the announcement, saying that the choice was made following the advice of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Choice Committee.
The 65-year-old actor is being recognised and honoured for his contribution to Indian cinema.
The assertion learn, “The Authorities of India is happy to announce that Shri Mohanlal shall be conferred the distinguished Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Mohanlal's exceptional cinematic journey evokes generations! The legendary actor, director, and producer is being honoured for his iconic contribution to Indian Cinema. His unmatched expertise, versatility, and relentless exhausting work have set a golden customary in Indian movie historical past.”
The award will be presented at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23, 2025.
In the meantime, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the actor, saying he epitomises excellence and versatilityy. “With a wealthy physique of labor spanning many years, he stands as a number one mild of Malayalam cinema, theatre and is deeply passionate concerning the tradition of Kerala,” he stated.
Last year, actor Mithun Chakraborty was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the yr 2022.
The life and contributions of Mohanlal
Mohanlal, entered the Malayalam movie business with an performing debut the movie Thiranottam in 1978, Nevertheless, the discharge was delayed on account of censorship points.The 1980 romantic movie Manjil Virinja Pookkal formally marked his display screen debut.
He has acted in quite a few acclaimed and notable movies, together with Iruvar, Kireedam, Bharatham, Vanaprastham, and Kanmadam.
Mohanlal has additionally gained 5 Nationwide Movie Awards, together with two Finest Actor, a Particular Jury Point out and a Particular Jury Award for performing, and an award for Finest Function Movie.
He was conferred with the Padma Shri, which is India's fourth-highest civilian honour in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour, in 2019, for his contributions to the humanities.
He was lately seen in Hridayapoorvam, which was launched throughout Onam.
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