On 20 SEP 2025 at 7:42 PM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Shri Mohanlal Ji on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Shri Modi stated that Shri Mohanlal Ji epitomises excellence and versatility, noting his contribution to Malayalam cinema, theatre, and his passion for the culture of Kerala. He also highlighted Shri Mohanlal Ji’s performances in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. The Prime Minister's post on X (formerly Twitter) can be found at: https://t.co/4MWI1oFJsJ pic.twitter.com/P0DkKg1FWL and https://t.co/4MWI1oFJsJ pic.twitter.com/MJp4z96RIV, posted by Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) on September 20, 2025. Release ID: 2169018.
Key Entities Referenced
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: A prestigious Indian film award presented annually.
Shri Mohanlal Ji: The recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister who congratulated Shri Mohanlal Ji on the award.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates Shri Mohanlal Ji on
being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Posted On: 20 SEP 2025 7:42PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Mohanlal Ji on being conferred the
Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Shri Modi stated that 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 Shri Modi said:
"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.
Congratulations to him on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. May his accomplishments continue
to inspire generations to come."
@Mohanlal
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
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2025
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