Malayalam industry’s one of the most celebrated actors Mohanlal will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Saturday. Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter) it stated that upon the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee the Government of India has announced that the actor will receive the prestigious award. Mohanlal to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 The official tweet reads On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee the Government of India is pleased to announce that Shri Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. The tweet further reads Mohanlal’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! The legendary actor director and producer is being honoured for his iconic contribution to Indian cinema. His unmatched talent versatility and relentless hard work have set a golden standard in Indian film history. The award will be presented at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on Sept 23 2025. Take a look here: On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee the Government of India is pleased to announce that Shri. Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. Mohanlal’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! 🌟 The… pic.twitter.com/n1L9t5WQuP — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) September 20 2025 When Will the 71st National Film Awards Ceremony Take Place? The 71st National Film Awards ceremony will be held on September 23 2025. PM Modi Extends Heartiest Wishes to the Actor As soon as the announcement was made Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the actor by sharing a tweet. Appreciating the actors grit passion and dedication towards his work PM Modi wrote Shri Mohanlal Ji epitomises excellence and versatility. With a rich body of work spanning decades he stands as a leading light of Malayalam cinema and 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. Congratulations to him on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. May his accomplishments continue to inspire generations to come. 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… https://t.co/4MWI1oFJsJ pic.twitter.com/P0DkKg1FWL — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20 2025