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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Pak, Afghan forces trade fire along Chaman border: Report
Islamabad (PTI): A heavy exchange of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces was reported from the key Chaman border, according to a media report on Saturday.
Injuries were reported from the district hospital, but no fatalities occurred, the Dawn newspaper reported.
Officials from both sides accused each other of instigating the flare-up late on Friday night across the border in the Balochistan province.
While Pakistani officials said that Afghan forces had fired mortar shells on the Badani area, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed it was Pakistan that launched an attack on Spin Boldak, alleging that their forces were responding.
Pakistan's official sources told Dawn that Pakistani forces retaliated against the Afghan aggression and returned fire.
There were also reports of fighting on the Chaman-Kandahar highway, but these could not be immediately verified.
A senior official in Quetta confirmed on condition of anonymity that the exchange of fire started around 10 pm and continued until late at night.
The medical superintendent of Chaman district hospital said that three injured, including a woman, were brought to the medical facility.
There was neither any official word from the Inter-Services Public Relations -- Pakistan Army's media wing -- nor from the Foreign Office.
The Chaman border crossing, also known as Friendship Gate, connects Balochistan province to Afghanistan’s Kandahar.
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have deteriorated amidst regular allegations by Pakistan regarding the failure of the Afghan regime to deny safe havens to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists.
The two countries had agreed on a ceasefire following tensions last month, but the Foreign Office said last month that technically there was no truce as it was contingent on the Afghan Taliban stopping terrorist attacks in Pakistan, which they had failed to do.
