Veteran Marathi film actress Sulochana, popularly known as ‘Didi’ in the film world, has been conferred upon Maharashtra’s most prestigious award- ‘Maharashtra Bhushan’ for the year 2009. The award comes at a time when the Government of Maharashtra is celebrating the Golden Jubilee year of the state’s formation.

The award comprises of Rs. 5 Lakh, besides the Appreciation certificate and a memento. It will be presented to the legendary on 26th January 2010. After hearing about the news, Didi thanked the people of Maharashtra for showering the love and affection on her all these years. She did not forget to mention about her mentor and Guru- Bhalji Pendharkar.