Mumbai, Aug 16
Actress Amruta Khanvilkar, who works in Marathi and Hindi cinema, is celebrating her first Maharashtra State Film Awards. The actress was honoured with the Best Actress award for 'Chandramukhi' at the 60th and 61st Maharashtra State Film Awards. The actress has now finally returned to India, and laid her hands on the trophy.
On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures in which she can be seen holding the trophy. She also penned a long note in the caption, expressing her gratitude, and shared how every ounce of dedication of the team helped in putting together 'Chandramukhi'.
She wrote, “Finally holding the trophy… Thank you, Maharashtra State Awards, for this honour that I will cherish forever. With this, a deep longing and a beautiful journey find their destination. I can’t thank the people, the cast, and the crew of Chandramukhi enough — every single effort and every ounce of dedication made this film possibleâ€.
She further mentioned, “A heartfelt thank you to each one of you for walking this path with me. But my most sincere gratitude is to my god n him alone. In ways I can never fully put into words, you always have my back… and this moment is proof of your grace. Shree Swami Samartha. Om namah shivay @filmcitymumbai_ #maharashtrastateawards #chandramukhi #bestactress (sic)â€.
Maharashtra State Film Awards are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra to Marathi language films and artists. They were first doled out in 1963. The Maharashtra State Film Awards are adjudicated by an independent jury jointly formed by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra. The jury typically comprises eminent personalities from the film industry. A separate jury is constituted for the awards recognizing literature on cinema. The awards aim to promote artistic excellence in cinema and incentivize filmmakers, technicians, and producers.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I'm happy for her win, I feel other actresses like Mukta Barve also deserved recognition this year. The jury should consider more diverse roles when giving awards.
Her humility in thanking the entire team shows why she's loved by fans and colleagues alike. Marathi cinema is lucky to have such dedicated artists!
As someone new to Marathi films, this makes me want to watch Chandramukhi! The way she acknowledges her spiritual beliefs is quite touching.
Maharashtra State Awards always recognize true talent. Good to see regional cinema getting its due respect. Jai Maharashtra! 🇮🇳
Her journey from TV to films has been inspiring! This award proves hard work and patience always pays off. Can't wait to see what she does next!
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