PM Modi Congratulates Mohanlal on Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated renowned actor Shri Mohanlal on being conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. In his message, the Prime Minister praised Mohanlal’s “excellence and versatility” and highlighted his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema and theatre.

“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. His cinematic and theatrical brilliance across mediums is truly inspiring,” Shri Modi said in a post on X.

The Prime Minister added, “Congratulations to him on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. May his accomplishments continue to inspire generations to come.”

Mohanlal, a stalwart of Indian cinema, has long been celebrated for his outstanding performances and contributions to regional and national films. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest cinematic honour, recognises his lifelong dedication to the arts.