Asha Parekh Honored with Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran actor Asha Parekh received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maharashtra government. Playback singer Anuradha Paudwal was honored with the Gansamradni Lata Mangeshkar Award, and Shivaji Satam received the Chitrapati V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award. Director N Chandra and writer-director Digpal Lanjekar also received special awards.

Veteran actor Asha Parekh, celebrated for her roles in Hindi blockbusters like 'Kati Patang' and 'Teesri Manzil,' was honored with the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award by the Maharashtra government at the NSCI Dome in Worli.

Playback singer Anuradha Paudwal expressed deep gratitude while receiving the Gansamradni Lata Mangeshkar Award, highlighting her admiration for Lata Mangeshkar, whom she considers a guru.

In addition, actor Shivaji Satam, famed for his role as ACP Pradyuman in the TV series 'CID,' was awarded the Chitrapati V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award. Director N Chandra and writer-director Digpal Lanjekar were also honored with special contribution awards.

(With inputs from agencies.)