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The Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Department has announced prestigious film awards honoring legends of Indian cinema. Mahesh Manjrekar will receive the Chitrapati V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, while Kajol takes home the Late Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award. Mukta Barve and Bhimrao Panchale are also being recognized for their contributions to Marathi cinema and music. The awards ceremony will be held on April 25, 2025, in Mumbai.

Key Points: Mahesh Manjrekar Kajol Win Maharashtra Film Awards

  • Mahesh Manjrekar wins Chitrapati V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Kajol receives Late Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Mukta Barve honored with Special Contribution Award
  • Bhimrao Panchale to get Lata Mangeshkar Award
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Chitrapati V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, Late Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award announced

Maharashtra announces film honors with Mahesh Manjrekar, Kajol, and Mukta Barve receiving prestigious lifetime achievement awards.

"This award carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, a memento, a citation and a silver medal. – Press Release"

Mumbai, April 17

Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced the prestigious film awards given by the Cultural Affairs Department of the Government of Maharashtra today.

Five important awards were announced today at a press conference, the Chitrapati V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, Chitrapati V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award, Late Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award, Late Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award and Song Queen Lata Mangeshkar Award.

This year's Chitrapati V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award has been announced to renowned actor, director and producer Mahesh Manjrekar, as per the press release.

This award carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, a memento, a citation and a silver medal.

The Chitrapati V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award will be presented to renowned actress Mukta Barve this year.

The Late Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award, an award given to renowned actor Anupam Kher, will be presented to versatile actress Kajol Devgan this year.

Also, the Lata Mangeshkar Award, which has been presented since 1993, will be presented to veteran Marathi ghazal singer Bhimrao Panchale this year, as per the release.

All the awards will be presented at a grand ceremony on April 25, 2025, at the N.S.C.I. Dome, Mumbai.

Apart from this ceremony, a special musical tribute program has been organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, on the occasion of Samvidhan Amrit Mahotsav and Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on 20th April 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Gateway of India, Mumbai, according to the press release.

- ANI

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Priya M.
So well deserved! Mahesh Manjrekar has contributed so much to Indian cinema across languages. His work in Marathi cinema especially has been groundbreaking. 👏
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Rahul K.
Interesting choices this year. While I love Kajol's work, I wonder if there were other veteran actresses who might have been more deserving of the Raj Kapoor award. Just my opinion!
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Sunita P.
Bhimrao Panchale getting the Lata Mangeshkar Award is such a beautiful recognition! His ghazals have been the soundtrack of my life. Can't wait for the musical tribute program!
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Amit D.
Great to see Maharashtra government honoring our film legends. The cash prize could be higher though - 10 lakh seems modest compared to their contributions.
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Neha S.
Mukta Barve is such a powerhouse performer! From theatre to films, she's consistently delivered excellence. Well done to the selection committee for recognizing her talent.

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