The Kerala government honoured superstar Mohanlal on Saturday for winning the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema. The felicitation ceremony, held in the state capital, celebrated the actor’s immense contribution to Indian and Malayalam cinema.

Mohanlal honoured by Kerala govt

Speaking at the event, Mohanlal expressed how receiving the award in his home state made the moment even more special than the national ceremony in New Delhi. “This is the land where I was born and raised. Its air, its buildings, its memories are part of my soul. Such emotions cannot be acted out," he said.

Reflecting on his early journey, the veteran actor recalled moving to Chennai with friends to work under director Fazil and highlighted how cinema has allowed him to wit

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