Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award

Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award
Awarded forSpecial Contribution in Indian cinema
LocationMaharashtra
CountryIndia
Presented byGovernment of Maharashtra
First award2008
Recent winnerRani Mukerji
Highlights
First winnerAamir Khan

The Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award is the highest contribution award in Hindi cinema, established by the Government of Maharashtra, India. It is presented annually by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra in Maharashtra State Film Awards. Award instituted in 2008 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.[1]

The Government of Maharashtra created the award to commemorate the contribution of Indian actor & filmmaker Raj Kapoor. Kapoor (1924–1988), who is popularly known as greatest and most influential actor and filmmaker of Indian cinema.[2]

The first recipient of the award was filmmaker Aamir Khan, who was honoured at the Maharashtra State Film Awards in 2008. As of 2025, there have been 17 awardees.

Recipients

List of award recipients
Year Image Recipient Field of Work Notes Ref.
2008 Aamir Khan Actor Credited with redefining Hindi cinema through content-driven films that combined commercial success with socially relevant themes, including Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par and 3 Idiots. [3]
2009 Ashutosh Gowariker Director Recognised for bringing epic scale and historical storytelling to Hindi cinema through Lagaan, Swades, and Jodhaa Akbar. [4]
2010 Shabana Azmi Actress A leading figure of India’s parallel cinema, acclaimed for powerful performances in Ankur, Arth, Mandi, Masoom and Fire. [5]
2011 Madhuri Dixit Actress A defining star of Hindi cinema’s 1980s and 1990s era, acclaimed for her acting and dance performances in Tezaab, Beta, Dil, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Dil To Pagal Hai and Devdas. [6]
2012 Nana Patekar Actor Known for bringing raw intensity and realism to Hindi cinema through powerful performances in Parinda, Krantiveer, & Yeshwant, etc.
2013 Madhur Bhandarkar Director, writer Noted for bringing socially provocative subjects into mainstream Hindi cinema such as Chandni Bar, Page 3 & Fashion, etc. [7]
2014 Vidya Balan Actress Instrumental in expanding the scope of female-led Hindi cinema through acclaimed performances in The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, Tumhari Sulu, Shakuntala Devi and Sherni. [8]
2015 Anil Kapoor Actor A versatile force in Hindi cinema, whose enduring stardom and acclaimed performances across genres include Mr. India, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Taal and Nayak. [9]
2016 Jackie Shroff Actor A distinctive presence in Hindi cinema, recognised for his versatility across action, drama and character roles in Ram Lakhan, Parinda, Rangeela & Devdas. [10]
2017 Rajkumar Hirani Director Credited with blending humour, emotion and social commentary in commercially successful Hindi films such as Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots & PK. [11]
2018 Paresh Rawal Actor Distinguished by his remarkable range across comedy, drama and negative roles, such as in Hera Pheri, OMG – Oh My God!, Sir & Tamanna. [12]
2019 J. P. Dutta Director Known for establishing war dramas as a prominent genre in Hindi cinema through films such as Border, LOC: Kargil, Ghulami and Paltan.
2020 Sonu Nigam Singer Widely regarded in shaping the sound of contemporary Hindi film music through his versatile playback singing.
2021 Vidhu Vinod Chopra Director, producer Known for combining unconventional storytelling with acclaimed productions such as 1942: A Love Story, Parinda, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., 3 Idiots and PK.
2022  – N. Chandra Director, producer, writer Credited with bringing gritty, socially charged storytelling to mainstream Hindi cinema through films such as Ankush, Pratighaat, Tezaab, and Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan.
2023 Kajol Actress A defining leading lady of Hindi cinema, celebrated for her emotionally powerful performances in Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Fanaa and My Name Is Khan.
2024 Rani Mukerji Actress Admired for expanding the range of female characters in mainstream Hindi cinema through performances in Hum Tum, Black, Hichki, Mardaani and Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. [13]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "सांस्कृतिक कार्य संचालनालय". 14 July 2018. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Raj Kapoor, the 'greatest showman' of Indian cinema". ThePrint. 14 December 2018.
  3. ↑ "Rekha not old enough for lifetime achievement award - Bollywood News - ApunKaChoice.Com". 21 November 2011. Archived from the original on 21 November 2011.
  4. ↑ "Manoj Kumar gets Raj Kapoor Award". India Today. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Maha Govt Confers Raj Kapoor Awards On Nihalani, Shabana". NDTV.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  6. ↑ "Madhuri Dixit, Shyam Benegal bag Raj Kapoor awards". NDTV.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "Tanuja honoured with Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award". India Today.
  8. ↑ "Maharashtra government announces annual film awards". The Hindu. 27 April 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  9. ↑ "Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor get Maha Govt's Raj Kapoor awards". The Indian Express. 17 April 2016.
  10. ↑ "Saira Banu: Saira Banu, Jackie Shroff get Raj Kapoor awards - Bangalore Mirror". bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com.
  11. ↑ "55th Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards Distribution Celebrated - Latest Photos | दिमाखात पार पडला ५५ वा महाराष्ट्र मराठी चित्रपट पुरस्कार सोहळा - Watch Galleryimages Photos at Loksatta.com". Loksatta (in Marathi). 10 September 2021.
  12. ↑ "56 व्या राज्य मराठी चित्रपट पुरस्कार सोहळ्यात Carol Littleton चा मराठमोळा अंदाज ठरला लक्ष्यवेधी; 'भोंगा' ठरला सर्वोत्कृष्ट चित्रपट | LatestLY मराठी". LatestLY मराठी (in Marathi). 27 May 2019.
  13. ↑ team, abp majha web. "ज्येष्ठ संगीतकार हृदयनाथ मंगेशकरांना व्ही शांताराम पुरस्कार, प्रसाद ओक, सलीम खान, राणी मुखर्जीच". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 29 July 2026.
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