New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Mohanlal after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the legendary Malayalam actor, director, and producer as the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, India's highest honour in cinema.

Celebrating the 'Lucifer' actor's "excellence and versatility", PM Modi wrote, "With a rich body of work spanning decades, he stands as a leading light of Malayalam cinema, theatre and is deeply passionate about the culture of Kerala. He has also delivered remarkable performances in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. His cinematic and theatrical brilliance across mediums is truly inspiring."

The Prime Minister congratulated Mohanlal on ...