Mohanlal, a name synonymous with cinema excellence, recently added another feather to his already crowded cap. Fresh off receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award, the celebrated actor made headlines again. This time, he met with Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi, a moment Mohanlal described as a huge honor.
The meeting wasn’t just a brief handshake. Mohanlal, who also holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, shared insights into their discussion. He told reporters that getting praise from the Army Chief felt like a major accomplishment. He felt his recent Dadasaheb Phalke award likely played a part in this special recognition. They enjoyed a pleasant lunch together. Mohanlal clearly felt a deep sense of pride, calling it a great honor from the army’s side.
He revealed that his connection to the army goes back 16 years. During their chat, he and the Army Chief talked about boosting the efficiency of the Territorial Army (TA) battalion. They also discussed how they could both contribute more to the nation. It sounds like a powerful blend of celebrity influence and dedicated service.
#WATCH | Delhi: After meeting Army chief, actor and Lt Col in Territorial Army, Mohanlal says, “It is a great recognition and so much honour to receive commendation from the Army Chief. Dadasaheb Phalke award is also one of the reasons. So, we had a good meeting and we also had a… pic.twitter.com/PHnm5oSEfY
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Beyond his direct involvement, Mohanlal also expressed a keen interest in bringing more military stories to the big screen. He wants to work on films that highlight the Indian Army. It seems his passion for service extends into his artistic endeavors.
This meeting comes shortly after another significant recognition for the Malayalam superstar. The Kerala government recently honored him for his achievements. This special event, named ‘Malayalam Vanolam Lalsalam,’ took place in Thiruvananthapuram on a Saturday. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan personally presented Mohanlal with a commendation letter. This letter was beautifully penned by the esteemed poet Prabha Varma on behalf of the state government.