Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 Honor Top Cinema Figures
The Maharashtra state government announced the winners of its 2025 film awards.
Four famous people were chosen: Salim Khan, a famous writer; Rani Mukerji, a popular actress; Prasad Oak, a well‑known Marathi actor and director; and Pt Hridaynath Mangeshkar, a music composer.
Prasad Oak got a special award named after the legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram.
He thanked the jury and said the award made him very proud.
The awards celebrate people who have helped make movies in India.
They were announced by the state’s tourism and cultural department.
The ceremony is part of Maharashtra’s effort to support its film industry.
The winners will be remembered for their great work in movies.
Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs announced the 2025 Maharashtra State Film Awards winners on Wednesday.
Honorees include veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, actress Rani Mukerji, actor‑director Prasad Oak, and music composer Pt Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
Prasad Oak received the Chhatrapati V Shantaram Special Contribution Award for his work in Marathi cinema.
Oak’s debut film Kachcha Limboo (2017) won Best Feature Film in Marathi at the 65th National Film Awards.
Oak expressed gratitude, saying the award was a moment of immense pride and joy.
- Who
- Salim Khan, Rani Mukerji, Prasad Oak, Pt Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
- What
- Announcement of the 2025 Maharashtra State Film Awards winners
- When
- Wednesday, 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To honor outstanding contributions to Indian cinema
- Award
- 2025 Maharashtra State Film Awards
- Honorees
- Salim Khan, Rani Mukerji, Prasad Oak, Pt Hridaynath Mangeshkar
- Special Award
- Chhatrapati V Shantaram Special Contribution Award to Prasad Oak
- Awarding Body
- Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
- Announcement Date
- Wednesday, 2025
