The Government of India has selected Malayalam actor Mohanlal for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced this decision on Saturday through their official X account. The Selection Committee recommended Mohanlal for his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema. The award ceremony will take place during the 71st National Film Awards on September 23, 2025. Officials praised his versatility and dedication as setting standards in Indian film history.
Mohanlal began his acting career at age 18 with the 1978 Malayalam film Thiranottam, though censorship delayed its release for 25 years. His first screen appearance came in the 1980 romantic drama Manjil Virinja Pookkal, where he played an antagonist. The actor gained widespread recognition after starring in the 1986 crime drama Rajavinte Makan. His career spans over four decades with more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada languages. Previous honors include the Padma Shri in 2001, Padma Bhushan in 2019, and an honorary lieutenant colonel rank in 2009.
Mohanlal began his acting career at age 18 with the 1978 Malayalam film Thiranottam, though censorship delayed its release for 25 years. His first screen appearance came in the 1980 romantic drama Manjil Virinja Pookkal, where he played an antagonist. The actor gained widespread recognition after starring in the 1986 crime drama Rajavinte Makan. His career spans over four decades with more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada languages. Previous honors include the Padma Shri in 2001, Padma Bhushan in 2019, and an honorary lieutenant colonel rank in 2009.
