Mammootty 'Happy, Proud' As 'Friend' Mohanlal Will Be Conferred With Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Deserve This Crown

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superstar Mohanlal will be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, in recognition of his monumental contributions to Indian cinema. Reacting to the honour, the veteran actor shared that he is “deeply humbled” and expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his kind words, saying the recognition fills him with “encouragement and joy.” As news of the award broke, Mammootty extended their heartfelt congratulations, celebrating the well-deserved recognition of a cinematic legend.

Mammootty congratulates Mohanlal on winning Dadasaheb Phalke award

Among the first to respond was Mammootty, a long-time friend and colleague of Mohanlal, who took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “More than a colleague, a brother, and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor, but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema. So happy and proud of you, Lal. You truly deserve this crown.”

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Prithviraj Sukumaran congratulates Mohanlal

Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, who recently worked with Mohanlal in L2: Empuraan, shared on Instagram Stories, “Congratulations chetta on the Dadasaheb Phalke Award! A truly well-deserved recognition for a legend beyond ages!”Joining in, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar praised Mohanlal for his immense talent, writing, “Heartiest congratulations, @Mohanlal sir, on being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Every time I’ve had the chance to meet you or observe your work, it’s been like sitting in the front row of the greatest acting school ever. This recognition is so richly deserved. Respect and love.” Actor Manju Warrier, who made her debut alongside Mohanlal in Kanmadam, added, “Congratulations Laletta! Thank you for inspiring generations. And for being our very own!”

Mohanlal's work front

On the work front, Mohanlal was most recently seen in the Onam release Hridayapoorvam, a slice-of-life drama that further showcased his enduring presence and versatility in Indian cinema.