Mumbai, April 17 -- Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced the prestigious film awards given by the Cultural Affairs Department of the Government of Maharashtra today.

Five important awards were announced today at a press conference, the Chitrapati V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, Chitrapati V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award, Late Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award, Late Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award and Song Queen Lata Mangeshkar Award.

This year's Chitrapati V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award has been announced to renowned actor, director and producer Mahesh Manjrekar, as per the press release.

This award carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, a memento, a citation and a silver medal.

The Chitra...