The Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award is the highest contribution award in
Hindi cinema
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, established by the
Government of Maharashtra
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, India. It is presented annually by the Department of Cultural Affairs,
Maharashtra
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in
Maharashtra State Film Awards
Maharashtra State Film Awards, one of the prestigious awards of Marathi cinema, are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra to Marathi language films and artists. They were first awarded in 1963.
The Maharashtra State Film Awards are adjudicat ...
. Award instituted in 2009 to recognises individual for their "Special Contribution to Hindi cinema". The recipient is recognized for their exceptional contribution to the Indian cinema and is chosen by a panel of distinguished figures within the Indian film sector. The accolade includes a certificate, a shawl, and a monetary award of ₹3,00,000.
The Government of Maharashtra created the award to commemorate the contribution of Indian actor & filmmaker
Raj Kapoor
Raj Kapoor (; born as Shrishti Nath Kapoor; 14 December 1924 2 June 1988; also known as Ranbir Raj Kapoor) was an Indian actor, film director and producer, who worked in Hindi cinema. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influen ...
. Kapoor (1924–1988), who is popularly known as greatest and most influential actor and filmmaker of
Indian cinema
The cinema of India, consisting of motion pictures made by the Indian film industry, has had a large effect on world cinema since the second half of the 20th century. Indian cinema is made up of various film industries, each focused on p ...
.
The first recipient of the award was filmmaker
Aamir Khan
Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan (; born 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and television personality who works in Bollywood, Hindi films. Referred to as "Mr. Perfectionist" in the media, he is known for his work in a variety of film g ...
, who was honoured at the
Maharashtra State Film Awards
Maharashtra State Film Awards, one of the prestigious awards of Marathi cinema, are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra to Marathi language films and artists. They were first awarded in 1963.
The Maharashtra State Film Awards are adjudicat ...
in 2009. As of 2023, there have been 09 awardees.
Recipients
See also
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Dadasaheb Phalke Award
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest Film award, award in the field of cinema, given by the Government of India and presented annually at the National Film Awards. The recipient is honoured for their "outstanding contribution to the ...
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Raj Kapoor Award
The Raj Kapoor Award is the highest lifetime achievement award in Hindi cinema, established by the Government of Maharashtra, India. It is presented annually by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra. Award instituted in 1998 to recogn ...
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V. Shantaram Award
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V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award
The V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award, instituted in 2009 for the Maharashtra State Film Awards is an award given by the Government of Maharashtra to long-serving film personalities in Marathi cinema. It was named V. Shantaram in honour of ...
References
External links
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Lifetime achievement awards
Lists of Indian award winners