Dadasaheb Phalke Award holds the rank of the country’s highest award for cinema. The award by the Government of India honors those individuals who have made a great contribution to Indian films. The award was inspired by Dadasaheb Phalke, the pioneer of Indian cinema. The award ceremony comes up every year during the National Film Awards. The award committee consists of respected members from the movie fraternity. They decide the award winners.

Veteran actor Mohanlal had this honor bestowed upon him on tuesday at the 71st National Film Awards. Mohanlal, the acclaimed Malayalam actor, became the youngest actor this award had been given to as well as the second citizen from the state of Kerala.

The actor clarified during his address that he felt very grateful and humbled. He also explained

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