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Ajay Devgn congratulated Mohanlal on receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, calling him the “pride of our nation” as tributes poured in at the 71st National Film Awards.
Ajay Devgn Hails Mohanlal As ‘Pride Of Our Nation’.
The 71st National Film Awards marked a memorable milestone in Indian cinema, celebrating extraordinary performances and the lifetime achievements of industry icons. The prestigious ceremony, hosted at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi and graced by President Droupadi Murmu, saw Shah Rukh Khan bagging the Best Actor honour for Jawan while Malayalam legend Mohanlal was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest recognition in the field of cinema.
Mohanlal Receives Indian Cinema’s Highest Honour
With a career spanning over four decades, Mohanlal has been the face of Malayalam cinema while also making significant contributions to Indian cinema as a whole. His versatility and unmatched legacy have earned him the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, a recognition that drew emotional tributes from colleagues and fans across the country.
Ajay Devgn And Ram Charan Lead Heartfelt Tributes
Ajay Devgn was among the first to congratulate Mohanlal on social media. Sharing his admiration, he wrote, “@Mohanlal sir, sharing the screen with you has been a privilege. A true pride of our nation, your work has carried Malayalam cinema far and wide. Heartfelt congratulations sir on receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.”
.@Mohanlal sir, sharing the screen with you has been a privilege. A true pride of our nation, your work has carried Malayalam cinema far and wide. Heartfelt congratulations sir on receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award 🙏— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 24, 2025
South star Ram Charan also extended his wishes to both Shah Rukh Khan and Mohanlal. Congratulating SRK, he highlighted the actor’s inspiring journey and called his National Award win “much deserved.” He praised Mohanlal as a “legend” whose contribution to Indian cinema is “unmatched.”
Shah Rukh Khan’s Best Actor Win
Alongside Mohanlal’s monumental achievement, Shah Rukh Khan’s Best Actor win for Jawan was another highlight of the ceremony. Sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey, who won for 12th Fail, SRK expressed pride and gratitude, continuing to cement his reputation as one of India’s most loved and consistent performers.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
September 25, 2025, 03:30 IST
