Keywords: Mohanlal, Indian Army, Chief of Army Staff, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Lieutenant Colonel, Territorial Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, Commendation Card
In a moment of immense pride, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who was recently honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was officially conferred with a Commendation Card by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, in New Delhi. The legendary actor, who holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army (TA), attended the high-profile event at the Army Headquarters.
The commendation acknowledged his significant contributions to Indian cinema and his unwavering, long-standing support for the Territorial Army, a fraternity he has been a part of for the past 16 years. Mohanlal took to social media to share his deep gratitude, noting that he was awarded the COAS Commendation Card in the presence of seven Army Commanders. During the meeting, Lieutenant Colonel Mohanlal and the Army Chief also engaged in a meaningful discussion on potential ways to enhance the efficiency of the Territorial Army battalions.