Mohanlal receives commendation from Army Chief, thanks entire Indian Army: ‘A moment of immense pride and gratitude’

Mohanlal shared pictures from the special occasion where he was called by the Chief of the Army Staff to the Army Headquarters for receiving the honour.

Published on: Oct 7, 2025, 22:02:58 IST

By Santanu Das

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Mohanlal added another feather to his cap after the recent Dadasaheb Phalke Award win. The actor, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, received a commendation from Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. He shared pictures from the event on his official X account on Tuesday evening, expressing his sincere gratitude.

Mohanlal with Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi.

Mohanlal receives commendation

Mohanlal was seen in his Army uniform as he received the commendation letter, in the presence of other respected officials. In the caption, Mohanlal wrote, “Today, I had the honour of being called by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, to the Army Headquarters, where I was awarded the COAS Commendation Card in the presence of seven Army Commanders.”

He added, “Receiving this recognition as an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel is a moment of immense pride and gratitude. I remain deeply thankful to General Upendra Dwivedi, the entire Indian Army, and my parent unit of the Territorial Army for this honour and their unwavering support. Jai Hind 🇮🇳”

‘A steadfast supporter of the Armed Forces’

“Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) Mohanlal has been a steadfast supporter of the Armed Forces, actively contributing to causes that honour soldiers, inspire youth to join the Services and promote awareness of the Army’s role in humanitarian operations. His association reflects the deep bond between the Armed Forces and the citizens they protect,” read an excerpt from the post shared by the X account of Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army).

Mohanlal is the recipient of the Padma Shri (2001), Padma Bhushan (2019), and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2025). His latest release was the slice-of-life drama Hridayapoorvam. The film was out in theatres during Onam and went on to become a success. It is now available to watch on JioHotstar.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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