Veteran actor Mohanlal will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on September 23, 2025, at the he 71st National Film Awards for his immense contribution in the Indian cinema. Instituted in 1969, this award is named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (the father of Indian cinema). 

Mohanlal receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award; list of past recipients of India's highest film honour

Over the decades, several legands from South India have been bestowed with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of actors, filmmakers, and cinema lovers. 

Mohanlal wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award: South Indian celebrities who have received the honour

A notorious yet prolific Indian actor, Nawazuddin Siddique marked his name on the National Award for four films. Here are the fascinating facts about the artist that you may not know. 

Wait! What? Did you know Nawazuddin Siddiqui bagged the National Award for four films in a single year?

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Mohanlal receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award; list of past recipients of India's highest film honour

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Did you know Nawazuddin bagged the National Award for 4 films in a single year?