Maharashtra state government has announced prestigious Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement award for Bollywood actor Dharmendra and Raj Kapoor Special Contribution award for filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani.
The awards, instituted by the Maharashtra state government, will be given away at the 55th Maharashtra state Marathi Film Festival.
In 2012, dharmendra was conferred India's third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan.
Veteran Marathi actor Vijay Chavhan has been chosen for the V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement award.
Actor-Director Mrinal Kulkarni has been chosen for the V. Shantaram Special Contribution award.