Mohanlal Honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023.

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The post praised Mohanlal’s cinematic journey as one that continues to inspire generations.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mohanlal, calling him a symbol of excellence and versatility.

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Mohanlal was born on May 21, 1960, in Elanthoor, Kerala.

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He made his acting debut in 1978 with the Malayalam film Thiranottam.

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Over a career spanning more than 40 years, he has acted in 400+ films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.

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[{"selector":"#anim-53ba4b0e-c933-4785-ad96-2dd6cd3df79d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Mohanlal has also won two National Awards for Best Actor, further Strengthening his place as one of India’s greatest actors. Learn more