Mammootty recalls his father’s dream after receiving an honorary DLitt from Mahatma Gandhi University

Mammootty received his third honorary doctorate from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam and moved the audience with an emotional speech about his father’s dream.

Mammootty Receives Third Honorary Doctorate

Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty was honoured with an honorary Doctor of Letters by Mahatma Gandhi University at a convocation ceremony in Kottayam on May 25, 2026. Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar presented the degree, recognising the actor’s remarkable contribution to Indian cinema and public life. The honour became a proud moment for fans, especially as Mammootty shared photos from the ceremony and thanked everyone who supported his long journey.

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Father’s Dream And 45-Year Cinema Journey

During his speech, Mammootty recalled that his father had once wanted him to become a doctor. The actor said he may not have treated people medically, but cinema allowed him to entertain and “heal” audiences for the past 45 years. His emotional remark about his father’s dream and his long film career made the speech one of the most talked-about moments from the convocation. This is Mammootty’s third honorary doctorate from a Kerala state university. He has acted in more than 400 films and was named for the Padma Bhushan in January 2026.