Mohanlal honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023; film fraternity congratulates him
New Delhi: Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023, the country’s highest honour in cinema. The actor said he felt “deeply humbled and profoundly honoured” on receiving the recognition.
Several actors and filmmakers from across the industry congratulated him, calling the award “well deserved.”
Mammootty, Mohanlal’s long-time friend and colleague, wrote on X, “More than a colleague, a brother, and an artist who has been part of this wonderful cinematic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor, but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema. Proud of you, Lal. You truly deserve this crown.”
Actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, who directed Mohanlal in L2: Empuraan, said on Instagram, “Congratulations chetta on the Dadasaheb Phalke Award! A truly well-deserved recognition for a legend beyond ages.”
Akshay Kumar also extended his wishes, saying, “Every time I’ve had the chance to meet you or observe your work, it’s been like sitting in the front row of the greatest acting school ever. This recognition is so richly deserved. Respect and love.”
Actor Manju Warrier, who first starred alongside Mohanlal in Kanmadam, wrote, “Congratulations Laletta! Thank you for inspiring generations, and for being our very own.”
Producer Antony Perumbavoor, who has worked closely with Mohanlal for years, said, “Seeing my dearest Mohanlal Sir honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award fills me with immense joy. For those of us who have walked this journey with him, it’s more than an award. It’s a celebration of a lifetime of love and dedication to cinema.”
On his X account, Mohanlal thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes and added, “I remain ever indebted to the art of cinema and to all those whose inspiration and support illuminate my journey.”
Mohanlal was most recently seen in the family drama Hridayapoorvam, which released during Onam.
More than a colleague, a brother, and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor, but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema. So happy and proud of you, Lal. You truly deserve this… pic.twitter.com/z5e8qVolWL
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After fake ID crackdown, IRCTC daily new accounts down to 5000 from one lakh: Railways
New Delhi (PTI): With a new, stringent system to establish user identity, the number of new user IDs being added daily on the IRCTC website has declined to about 5,000 from nearly one lakh, officials said on Saturday.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted that the crackdown by Indian Railways on train ticket booking through fake identities is yielding positive results, according to a press note.
Before the latest reforms, this number had touched nearly one lakh new user IDs per day, it said.
"Following the introduction of a stringent system to establish user identity and detect fake IDs, about 5,000 new user IDs are now being added daily on the IRCTC website," the note said.
The officials stated that these steps have already helped Indian Railways deactivate 3.03 crore fake accounts.
"Another 2.7 crore user IDs have either been temporarily suspended or identified for suspension based on the suspicious activities they are indulging in," they said.
The Union minister directed officials to ensure that the ticketing system is reformed to a level where all travellers are able to book tickets easily through a real and genuine user ID, the press note added.
Additionally, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to provide local cuisine of the region in Vande Bharat trains.
Introducing local cuisine that reflects the culture and tastes of the regions being traversed will significantly enhance the passenger experience, officials said.
This facility will be expanded to all the trains progressively in future, they added.
