The veteran actor Mohanlal was honored by the Dadasaheb Phalke Prize, the greatest recognition of India in the cinema. The announcement was made on Saturday, September 20, making the superstar Malayalam one of the few actors to receive the most prestigious film prize in the country.
Mammootty calls Mohanlal “brother” and “real artist”
Shortly after the announcement, the longtime friend of Mohanlal and colleague icon Malayalam Mammootty congratulated him on social networks. Sharing a sincere article on X, Mammootty wrote: “More than a colleague, a brother and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematographic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Prize is not only for an actor, but for a real artist who lived and breathed cinema.
What Mohanlal said after receiving the award?
After receiving the honor, Mohanlal expressed her gratitude to his fans, family and colleagues. Considering social networks, “he wrote:” Really humiliated to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Prize. This honor is not mine alone, it belongs to each person who walked next to this trip.
Here’s how the friends of Bollywood and Industry reacted
Several members of the film Fraternity also congratulated Mohanlal to have won the Dadasaheb Phalke Prize. The Bollywood star, Akshay Kumar, wrote: “Congratulations the most coritual, @mohanlal sir, to have been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Prize. Whenever I have had the chance to meet or observe your work, it is as sitting first.
The director of photography and filmmaker Priyadarshan, who worked with Mohanlal on many films, also expressed his happiness. He posted: “Sincere congratulations to my dearest friend LAL to have been honored with the #DADASAHEBPHALKEAWARD. No one deserves this recognition more. Proud to see the nation celebrate your extraordinary talent. Recognizing the jury of having recognized and honored a most deserving legend. ”
With this honor, Mohanlal joins the list of legendary Indian cinema personalities who have been recognized for their life contribution to films.
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