The Maharashtra government has announced Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Salim Khan, Rani Mukerji and Prasad Oak as recipients of its prestigious Chhatrapati V. Shantaram and Raj Kapoor cinema awards. The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced the recipients of its prestigious state cinema honours, selecting veteran musician Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar for the Chhatrapati V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award and acclaimed screenwriter Salim Khan for the Late Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award. Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, widely respected for his work as a composer and classical musician, has played a significant role in Indian music over several decades. Salim Khan, one of Hindi cinema's most influential screenwriters, is recognised for shaping some of Bollywood's most memorable films through his writing career. The Maharashtra government also issued a formal government resolution confirming the selections.