India, Sept. 20 -- Veteran actor Mohanlal will be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Union government announced on Saturday. The recognition, considered the highest in Indian cinema, will be presented on September 23 at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), said the decision followed the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee.

"On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, the Government of India is pleased to announce that Shri Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. Mohanlal's remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! The legendary a...