PM Modi Congratulates Mohanlal For Winning Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023: ‘Epitomises Excellence’

Last Updated:September 20, 2025, 18:59 IST

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 at the 71st National Film Awards.

PM Modi congratulated Mohanlal for winning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. (Narendra Modi/X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, calling him a “leading light” of Malayalam cinema and theatre.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 at the 71st National Film Awards on September 23, 2025, for his contribution to Indian cinema.

“Shri Mohanlal Ji epitomises excellence and versatility. With a rich body of work spanning decades, he stands as a leading light of Malayalam cinema, theatre and is deeply passionate about the culture of Kerala. He has also delivered remarkable performances in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films,” said PM Modi on X.

“His cinematic and theatrical brilliance across mediums is truly inspiring. Congratulations to him on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. May his accomplishments continue to inspire generations to come.”

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