Day 3
Sports & AwardsSkim2025-09-23
Mohanlal Conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 71st NFA
What Happened
On September 23, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 71st National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal was honored with the 55th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023. At age 65, he became the youngest recipient of India's highest cinematic honor.
Why It Matters
The award highlights the immense cultural contribution of regional film industries to the national landscape and celebrates a lifetime of versatile cinematic excellence.
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