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
— Mammootty (@mammukka) September 20, 2025
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Goa nightclub blaze: Three senior government officials suspended
Panaji (PTI) Three senior officials of the Goa government, including the then Director of Panchayat, were suspended on Sunday in connection with the nightclub fire tragedy for their role in allowing the facility to start operations in 2023, a senior officer said.
A massive fire tore through the nightclub in the early hours of Sunday, claiming 25 lives, including five tourists and 20 staff members.
The suspended officials include Siddhi Tushar Harlankar, who was then Director of Panchayat, Dr Shamila Monteiro, who was then Member Secretary of the Goa State Pollution Control Board, and Raghuvir Bagkar, then Secretary of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa.
They are held responsible for giving permission to 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub at Arpora to start its operations in 2023, a senior officer said.
Police questioned Roshan Redkar, the sarpanch of Arpora-Nagoa Panchayat, who had issued a trade licence to the club.
