In a moment of pride for Malayalam cinema, veteran actor Mohanlal was conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 71st National Film Awards, held on Tuesday , at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu, marking a historic moment as Mohanlal became only the second Malayali ever to receive Indian cinema’s highest honour.

It was the highlight of the evening as Mohanlal received a standing ovation from the entire auditorium, including luminaries such as Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji. A short film chronicling the actor’s illustrious career was also screened during the ceremony, capturing his four-decade journey across iconic roles and unforgettable performances.

In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Mohanlal said:

“As a representative of

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