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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who was recently conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was on Tuesday given a commendation by Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi.
Mohanlal, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, said it was an “honour” to receive the commendation from the Army Chief 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.
Mohanlal 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, Mohanlal said that he has done many films about the Army directed by Major Ravi and that they were planning to do some more.
On Tuesday evening, Mohanlal took to social media and 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. 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.”
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