Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who was recently conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was on Tuesday given a commendation by Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi. Mohanlal, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, called it "a moment of immense pride and gratitude."
Taking to his X account, he shared a photo of him receiving the commendation from Army chief and wrote, "Today, I had the honour of being called by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, to the Army Headquarters, where I was awarded the COAS Commendation Card in the presence of seven Army Commanders."
The Drishyam actor further added, "Receiving this recognition as an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel is a moment of immense pride and gratitude. I remain deeply thankful to General Upe