New Delhi: Actor Mohanlal, on the eve of receiving Indian cinema’s highest honor -- the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- said the recognition was not only a catalyst for his artistic journey but also a responsibility. His selection, observers say, highlights not only his monumental contribution to Indian cinema but also the global recognition Malayalam films have garnered through his work. Expressing gratitude to the government, the award jury, and his fans, Mohanlal said, “This was never in my dreams. On his evolution as an actor, Mohanlal remarked, “I am ‘me’ itself. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award places him in the league of India’s greatest cinematic icons, reaffirming his stature as one of the most respected and beloved actors in the country.