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65 And Still Going Strong: Mohanlal’s Record-Breaking Dadasaheb Phalke Award Win | Glamsham.com

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Malayalam cinema veteran Mohanlal was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema, at the 71st National Film Awards on Tuesday evening at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Mohanlal is 65 years old when he received the award, which makes him the youngest to get it and the second Keralite to be given the distinction, after director Adoor Gopalakrishnan, who received it in 2004.

An emotional Mohanlal, while accepting the award, said,

As the voice of the Malayalam film industry, I am greatly obliged to be the youngest to be honored and just the second from the state ever to have received this national award. This achievement is not my own, it is of the entire Malayalam film fraternity.

A special tribute movie was shown during the ceremony, detailing his long and successful career spanning over four decades and over 350 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada cinema. Mohanlal spoke of the honour, saying,

I see this award as a group tribute to our industry, its legacy, creativity, and resilience. I believe this is destiny’s hand in enabling me to receive this award on behalf of all the people who have contributed to Malayalam cinema.

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Making his debut in 1978 with Thiranottam, Mohanlal became popular in the 1980s and 1990s with movies such as Kireedam, Bharatham, Vanaprastham, Rajavinte Makan, Kilukkam, Narasimham, and Spadikam. He also contributed considerably to Tamil and Hindi cinema, such as Iruvar (1997) and Company (2002). With five National Film Awards and nine Kerala State Film Awards, he is also renowned for his philanthropic activities.

The ceremony also honored Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey as co-winners of the Best Actor award, and Rani Mukerji, who was awarded Best Actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. President Droupadi Murmu handed out the awards at a grand ceremony in the presence of some of the biggest film stars.

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71st National Film Awards: Mohanlal Receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award Honour; Shilpa Rao, Vaibhavi Merchant And Others Bag Top Honours

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PS. All images used in the articles are taken from DD National’s live broadcasting of the 71st National Film Awards.

Mohanlal, Shilpa Rao, Vaibhavi Merchant, among others, received some of the top honours at the 71st National Film Awards. The awards were announced by the jury last month, and today, the winners will receive their prize from President Droupadi Murmu. The National Film Awards are considered the most prestigious prize for cinema in India, and honour films in all 18 official languages of the country and beyond. The prizes are being given at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.

Mohanlal, Shilpa Rao, Vaibhavi Merchant Bag Top Honours

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Veteran actor Mohanlal received the Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contribution to Indian cinema. The actor even received a standing ovation. Already a recipient of the Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2019), this latest honour cements Mohanlal’s stature as a towering figure in Indian arts.

Director

The Director who won the Best Direction award at the 71st National Film Awards was Sudipto Sen for the film The Kerala Story.

Playback Singer- Female

Shilpa Rao won the 71st National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She received the award for the song “Chaleya” from the Hindi film Jawan. Shilpa Rao’s National Award win stands as a testament to her craft and the ability to deliver chartbusters across genres, including party numbers and love tracks. Khuda Jaane, Meherbaan, Chaleya, and Bulleya are some of the most celebrated songs by Shilpa Rao, garnering incredible love from the audience over the years.

Playback Singer- Male

PVNS Rohit won the 71st National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song “Premisthunna” from the Telugu film Baby.

Dialogue Writer

Deepak Kingrani won the Best Dialogue Writer award at the 71st National Film Awards for the Hindi film Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai.

Screenplay

At the 71st National Film Awards, Best Screenplay (Original) was earned by Sai Rajesh Neelam for the Telugu film Baby.

Editing

At the 71st National Film Awards, Midhun Murali won the award for Best Editing for the Malayalam film Pookkaalam.

Costume

At the 71st National Film Awards, the award for Best Costume Designer was given to Sachin Lovalekar, Divvya Gambhir, and Nidhhi Gambhir for the Hindi film Sam Bahadur.

Makeup

At the 71st National Film Awards, Shrikant Desai won the Best Makeup Artist award for his work on the film Sam Bahadur.

Music Direction

For the Background Music category, the winner was Harshavardhan Rameshwar for the Hindi film Animal.

For the Songs category, the winner was G. V. Prakash Kumar for the Tamil film, Vaathi.

Lyrics

Kasarla Shyam won the award for Best Lyrics at the 71st National Film Awards. He received the honour for the song “Ooru Palletooru” from the Telugu film Balagam.

Sound Design

For the 71st National Film Awards, Sachin Sudhakaran and Hariharan Muralidharan won the award for Best Sound Design for the Hindi film Animal.

Choreography

Vaibhavi Merchant won the award for Best Choreography at the 71st National Film Awards. The award was for her work on the song Dhindhora Baje Re from the film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. This marks Merchant’s second National Film Award for choreography, with her first being in 1999 for the song “Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje” from the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Cinematography

At the 71st National Film Awards, the award for Best Cinematography was given to Prasantanu Mohapatra for the film The Kerala Story.

Supporting Actor

At the 71st National Film Awards, the award for Best Supporting Actor was shared by Vijayaraghavan for the Malayalam film Pookkaalam and M.S. Bhaskar for the Tamil film Parking.

Supporting Actress

Janki Bodiwala and Urvashi jointly won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 71st National Film Awards. They were honoured for their work in the films Vash (Gujarati) and Ullozhukku (Malayalam), respectively.

Child Artists

Sukriti Veni Bandreddi for the Telugu film Gandhi Tatha Chettu.

Kabir Khandare for the Marathi film Gypsy.

Treesha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale, and Bhargav Jagtap for the Marathi film Naal 2.

About The 71st National Film Awards

The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1. It showcased the diversity of cinema across languages, genres and crafts. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail won Best Feature Film, while the offbeat comedy, Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery, was selected as Best Hindi Film. Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) shared the Best Actor award. Rani Mukerji received Best Actress for her powerful performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.

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Mohanlal to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for His Contribution to Indian Cinema

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Malayalam cinema’s biggest star, Mohanlal, has been chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023, Indian cinema’s highest recognition. The award will be presented at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi on September 23, 2025.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, through an official X post announced, “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 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.”

A Storied Career Comes Full Circle

With a career spanning over four decades, Mohanlal has acted in more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Known for his effortless screen presence and versatility, he has delivered memorable performances in films ranging from intense dramas to action blockbusters. Whether it was the understated brilliance of Vanaprastham, the cultural phenomenon of Drishyam, or the mass appeal of Pulimurugan, his body of work reflects an actor who has constantly reinvented himself to match the times.

Over the years, Mohanlal has won numerous honours including two National Film Awards for Best Actor and multiple state awards. He has also been decorated with the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2019, making this latest recognition a crowning moment in his long and decorated career.


A Landmark for Malayalam Cinema

Mohanlal now joins an elite list of legends who have been conferred the Phalke Award, becoming only the second person from Malayalam cinema to do so after filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. His selection marks a proud moment for the industry, underscoring its influence beyond regional boundaries and affirming its place in the larger history of Indian cinema.

This recognition also comes at a time when Malayalam cinema has been earning acclaim nationally and internationally for its content-driven films. Mohanlal’s award is not just about his personal achievement but also about shining a spotlight on Kerala’s cinematic legacy and its growing resonance across the world.

As Indian cinema continues to evolve, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Mohanlal stands as a testament to how an actor from Kerala became one of the country’s most beloved and enduring stars. His journey from local icon to national treasure reflects the power of storytelling and performance to transcend borders.

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