{"id":6647,"date":"2025-09-23T18:26:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6647"},"modified":"2025-09-23T18:26:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:26:14","slug":"president-droupadi-murmu-presents-71st-national-film-awards-honours-mohanlal-with-dadasaheb-phalke-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6647","title":{"rendered":"President Droupadi Murmu Presents 71st National Film Awards, Honours Mohanlal with Dadasaheb Phalke Award."},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Droupadi Murmu Presents 71st National Film Awards, Honours Mohanlal with Dadasaheb Phalke Award.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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In a grand ceremony held in the national capital, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the 71st National Film Awards<\/strong> today, recognizing outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. The event witnessed a special moment as the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023<\/strong> was conferred upon acclaimed actor Mohanlal<\/strong>, honouring his decades-long contribution to Indian cinema.<\/p>\n

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Addressing the gathering, President Murmu congratulated all the award recipients and paid tribute to Mohanlal, describing him as a versatile performer who has seamlessly portrayed the entire emotional spectrum\u2014from tenderness to intensity\u2014earning the title of \u201cThe Complete Actor<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Highlighting the evolving landscape of Indian cinema, the President praised the increasing number of women-centric films<\/strong> being recognised for their storytelling and social impact. She lauded filmmakers who explore narratives of mothers shaping society<\/strong>, women confronting stereotypes<\/strong>, and those who raise voices against patriarchal injustice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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President Murmu underscored the cultural significance of Indian cinema, calling it the \u201cmost influential and popular art form\u201d<\/strong> that reflects the diversity and unity<\/strong> of the world\u2019s largest democracy. She commended the Indian film industry\u2019s growth across multiple languages, dialects, and regions<\/strong>, likening its cultural depth to that of Indian literature.<\/p>\n

Calling upon the industry to aim beyond popularity, the President emphasized,<\/p>\n

\u201cPopularity may be a good thing for a film, but being in the public interest, especially for the younger generation, is even better.<\/strong>\u201d
\nShe urged filmmakers to produce content that not only entertains but also educates, sensitizes, and inspires<\/strong>, especially the youth.<\/p>\n

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The ceremony celebrated cinema not merely as entertainment, but as a medium for social change and national consciousness<\/strong>, reinforcing its role in shaping India’s future.<\/p>\n

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Key Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023<\/strong> conferred upon Mohanlal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Women-centric films and socially relevant narratives gain recognition.<\/li>\n
  • President urges cinema to go beyond popularity and serve the public interest<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Emphasis on regional and linguistic diversity<\/strong> in Indian filmmaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    The 71st National Film Awards showcased the vibrant spirit of Indian cinema\u2014rooted in tradition, yet evolving with contemporary voices and stories that resonate across generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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