In a historic first, the Maharashtra state government presented the 58th and 59th Maharashtra State Film Awards together, recognizing outstanding contributions to cinema. The event, held on Wednesday at the Dome SVP Stadium in Worli, was graced by state Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and other notable dignitaries.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Veteran actor Shivaji Satam, best known for his role as ACP Pradyuman in the popular TV show CID, was honored with the Chitrapati V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award. Legendary actress Asha Parekh received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award for her remarkable contributions to Indian cinema. Both awards were accompanied by cash prizes and certificates.
Special Contribution Awards
Director and actor Dipal Lanjekar was presented with the Chitrapati V Shantaram Special Contribution Award. Meanwhile, the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award was posthumously awarded to filmmaker N. Chandra.
Lata Mangeshkar Award for 2024
Celebrated singer Anuradha Paudwal was honored with the Lata Mangeshkar Award for 2024 for her significant impact on the music industry. In addition, actress Rohini Hattangadi and singer Sudesh Bhosle were recognized for their contributions to cinema and music.
58th Maharashtra State Film Awards – Winners List
- Best Story: Shantanu Rode (Gosht Eka Paithanichi)
- Best Screenplay: Makarand Mane, Vitthal Kale (Bapalyok)
- Best Dialogue: Shantanu Rode (Gosht Eka Paithanichi)
- Best Song: Guru Thakur (Bapalyok)
- Best Music: Rahul Deshpande (M Vasantrao)
- Best Background Music: Vijay Gawande (Bapalyok)
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Rahul Deshpande (M Vasantrao)
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Prachi Rege (Godakath)
- Best Dance Director: Sujitkumar (Choricha Case)
- Best Actor: Rahul Deshpande (M Vasantrao)
- Best Actress: Mrinmayee Godbole (Godakath)
- Best Popular Actor: Jitendra Joshi (Choricha Case)
- Best Supporting Actor: Vitthal Kale (Bapalyok)
- Best Supporting Actress: Prema Sakhardande (Antim Sanskar)
- Best Debut (Male): Ruturaj Wankhede (Jayanti)
- Best Debut (Female): Pallavi Palkar (Fas)
59th Maharashtra State Film Awards – Winners List
- Best Story: Mangesh Joshi, Archana Borade (Karkhaninsanchi Vaari)
- Best Screenplay: Rasika Agase (Tichan Shahar Hoanam)
- Best Dialogue: Nitin Nandan (Bal Bharti)
- Best Song: Jitendra Joshi (Godavari)
- Best Music: Amit Raj (Jhimma)
- Best Background Music: Sarang Kulkarni (Karkhaninsanchi Vaari)
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Rahul Deshpande (Godavari)
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Anandi Joshi (Rangeile Funter)
- Best Dance Director: Phulwa Khamkar (Luckdown Be Positive)
- Best Actor: Jitendra Joshi (Godavari)
- Best Actress: Sonali Kulkarni (Tichan Shahar Hoanam)
- Best Popular Actor: Bhalchand Kadam (Pandu)
- Best Supporting Actor: Amey Wagh (Picture Frame)
- Best Supporting Actress: Hemangi Kavi (Tichan Shahar Hoanam)
- Best Debut (Male): Yogesh Khillare (International Football)
- Best Debut (Female): Shruti Ubale (Bhramanadhwani)
- Best Popular Actress: Nirmithi Sawant (Jhimma)
The Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony celebrated the best talents in the Marathi film industry, honoring both seasoned and emerging artists for their exceptional work.
