Malayalam cinema celebrated when veteran actress Shobana praised Mohanlal for earning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. The actress posted congratulations on Instagram, noting their collaborative history spans 56 films together. Their recent reunion in Tharunam marked the first time they appeared together after nearly two decades apart. Director Tharun Moorthy helmed this blockbuster production, which became Mohanlal's 360th career film. Fellow actor Soubin Shahir joined the celebration by posting tribute messages on social media.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced Mohanlal would receive this prestigious cinema honor on September 23 during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony. Government officials recognized his exceptional contributions as actor, director and producer throughout Indian film history. Previous national recognition came through the Padma Shri award in 2001 and Padma Bhushan in 2019. The Territorial Army granted him honorary lieutenant colonel status in 2009, making him the first Indian film industry member to achieve this military distinction. His career continues inspiring future generations of performers across regional and national cinema.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced Mohanlal would receive this prestigious cinema honor on September 23 during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony. Government officials recognized his exceptional contributions as actor, director and producer throughout Indian film history. Previous national recognition came through the Padma Shri award in 2001 and Padma Bhushan in 2019. The Territorial Army granted him honorary lieutenant colonel status in 2009, making him the first Indian film industry member to achieve this military distinction. His career continues inspiring future generations of performers across regional and national cinema.
