Lt Col (Hony) Mohanlal received the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card from General Upendra Dwivedi on October 7, 2025.
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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who is also an honorary officer of the Indian Army, on Tuesday (October 7, 2025) received a commendation by the Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi, for his outstanding contribution to society and his continued association with the Armed Forces. The actor was recently conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Lt Col (Hony) Mohanlal was conferred with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army in May 2009. He said it was an “honour” to receive the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card and a “great gesture” from the fraternity of which he has been a part for the past 16 years.
Speaking to the media after the event, the actor said he has been doing all that he can for the Army and for the betterment of civilians.
He said that he and the Army Chief also discussed “how to bring more efficiency to the Territorial Army battalions and what can be done for the country.” “So, it was a small discussion. We have bigger plans to come,” he said.
When asked whether he will be doing any films about the armed forces, Mr. Mohanlal said that he has done many films
The actor with an illustrious career spanning over four decades is also a recipient of the Padma Shri (2001) and the Padma Bhushan (2019).
With PTI inputs
Published – October 07, 2025 06:05 pm IST
