Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Rani Mukerji Receives Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award in Mumbai
Rani Mukerji is a famous Indian actress who received a special award.
The award is named after Raj Kapoor, a legendary filmmaker and actor.
She received it at the Maharashtra State Film Awards in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the honour.
Rani was born and raised in Mumbai.
She said the city gave her an identity, audience and career.
She is known for playing strong and determined women in films.
Rani said cinema is more than a job because it is an emotion for her.
She dedicated the award to the people who help make films in Maharashtra.
Rani Mukerji received the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards.
The ceremony was held at Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, on September 9.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the award, with Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar also present.
Mukerji said Mumbai and Maharashtra shaped her identity, career and connection to Indian cinema.
She dedicated the honour to Maharashtra’s people, artists, technicians, filmmakers and generations of storytellers.
- Who
- Actress Rani Mukerji received the award, presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- What
- She was honoured with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award for her contribution to Indian cinema.
- When
- The ceremony took place on September 9; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
- Why
- The award recognised her contribution to Indian cinema and her enduring association with Mumbai and Maharashtra.
- Award
- Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award
- Event
- 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards
- Recipient
- Rani Mukerji
- Venue
- Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai
- Presenter
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- Additional dignitary
- Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar
- Career span
- Nearly three decades in Indian cinema