Why in News?
- Rani Mukerji Honoured with Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award for her contribution towards Indian cinema. The actor who turned film industry veteran this year was presented with the coveted award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards in Mumbai recently.
Key Highlights
- Rani Mukerji was presented with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award for her contribution towards cinema.
- The award was presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar. Rani Mukerji marked her 3 decades in the film industry.
About Maharashtra State Film Awards
- Maharashtra State Film Awards are presented to recognize the excellence in Marathi and Hindi cinema and to felicitate the film personalities associated with Marathi cinema.
- At the event, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also spoke about the importance of Marathi cinema and theatre and said that the state government is working on an action plan to ensure more cinema halls for Marathi films.
