Dada Saheb Phalke Award - Tagged Questions

• How do you think audiences outside Kerala perceive Mohanlal’s recognition with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2025? Does this create more curiosity about Malayalam films among non-Malayali viewers?
• Do you believe Mohanlal’s body of work that led to the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2025 is more impactful because of his versatility across languages, or mainly due to his influence in Malayalam cinema?
• How do you think the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2025 will inspire the younger generation of filmmakers and actors, especially those working in Malayalam and other regional film industries?
• Do you think the selection of Mohanlal for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2025 truly reflects the diversity and pan-Indian spirit of cinema, or should the award focus more on artists who have not yet received national-level recognition?
• The Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2025 brings up the debate of whether only actors and directors are recognised more often, while other contributors like scriptwriters, editors, and technicians are sidelined. Should the award criteria be broadened?
• Some critics argue that the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2025 is more of a political or symbolic choice than a purely artistic one. Do you agree that politics influences who gets this award, or is it based solely on merit?