Malayalam megastar Mohanlal is best known for his acting which has made him an icon in the Malayalam film industry. However, the megastar also holds the honourary rank of Lieutenant Colonel as he was part of the Territorial Army.
Malayalam megastar Mohanlal is best known for his acting which has made him an icon in the Malayalam film industry. However, the megastar also holds the honourary rank of Lieutenant Colonel as he was part of the Territorial Army.
Malayalam megastar Mohanlal is best known for his acting which has made him an icon in the Malayalam film industry. However, the megastar also holds the honourary rank of Lieutenant Colonel as he was part of the Territorial Army.
The actor on Wednesday wished his regiment and battalion on their 75th Raising Day.
Sharing a picture of himself with his battalion on X, the 바카라Drishyam바카라 star wrote: 바카라As a proud Terrier from the 122 Infantry Battalion TA Madras, I wish my battalion a Happy Raising Day! May you continue to stand tall, strong, and proud in service to the nation. Jai Hind!바카라
Prior to becoming an actor, Mohanlal reportedly wanted to join the Indian Army but he was unable to clear the test.
His respect for the uniform, however, continued and as an actor he has time and again honoured the Indian armed forces, expressing immense gratitude for the country바카라s bravehearts through his interviews, military roles, and write-ups.
Making use of his celebrity status, Mohanlal was able to join the Indian Army as part of the Territorial Army in 2009.
His application was fully approved by the army바카라s high command and he was bestowed with honourary military rank of Lieutenant Colonel, which happened to be the first time that an actor was given the rank.
Mohanlal has played soldier in various movies such as 바카라Keerthichakra바카라, 바카라Kurukshetra바카라, and 바카라Kandahar바카라 among others.
On the work front, Mohanlal is set to team up with acclaimed director Joshiy for 'Rambaan바카라. In addition, he will also be appearing in the film 'Malaikottai Vaaliban바카라, which is scheduled for release on January 24, 2024.