Mohanlal, the superstar of Malayali films has been appointed as the goodwill ambassador for handloom textile produced in Kerala.
Earlier a move to appoint him as khadi ambassador by the Kerala government had drawn criticism from cultural organizations in the state.
Mohanlal is an internationally acclaimed Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema.
A four-time National Award winner, he has also won two Best Actor Awards, one Special Jury award and one award for Best Film (as producer).
He has also won six times the Best Actor Kerala state awards. In 2001 the Indian Government bestowed him with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema
Fibre2fashion News Desk - India