Actor Mohanlal to receive Indias top cinema honour Dadasaheb Phalke award
Mohanlal is among the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, with a remarkable career spanning over four decades. The actor is being recognised for "his iconic contribution to Indian cinema," the Ministry said
New Delhi : Malayalam actor and superstar Mohanlal all set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023 for his contributions to Indian cinema and art. The Ministry for Information & Broadcasting made the announcement today.
The veteran actor, director, and producer is being honoured for his iconic contribution to Indian cinema.
The Ministry made the announcement on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee.
Mohanlal is among the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, with a remarkable career spanning over four decades. The actor is being recognised for "his iconic contribution to Indian cinema,” the Ministry said.
The 2023 award will be presented to Mohanlal at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23, 2025. He will be the second Malayali film personality to win the award, after iconic Malayalam film auteur Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Over the years, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award has been bestowed upon some of the most legendary personalities in Indian cinema, which includes Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, filmmaker K Vishwanath, singers Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar.