Veteran actor Mohanlal, who was recently announced as the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 at the 71st National Film Awards, has been showered with wishes from across the film industry. Among them, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma stood out with his trademark offbeat humour.

Taking to social media, the Company director wrote: “I don’t know much about #DadasahebPhalke except that he’s made the 1st ever film, which I dint see and I never met anyone who saw it, but from what I saw and know of @Mohanlal, I think Dadasaheb Phalke should be given the MOHANLAL AWARD.”
The post quickly went viral for its quirky tone, prompting reactions from fans and cinephiles.
Mohanlal’s Reaction To RGV’s Message
At a press conference in Kochi, Mohanlal was asked about RGV’s unusual congratulatory message. Choosing to respond with warmth and humour, the actor said with a chuckle,
“Ram Gopal Varma is someone who cracks jokes all the time. I see it as black humour. I share a great friendship with him and had the chance to act in one of his cult films, Company.” He further added, “He chose to react differently from others and that’s it.”
With over 360 films to his credit across Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema, Mohanlal’s career spans nearly five decades. His contributions have not only shaped Malayalam cinema but also left an indelible mark on Indian film history. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest honour in cinema, recognises his unparalleled journey as an actor, director, and producer.
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