Well known cinematographer Suryakant Lavande & Veteran actress Shashikala will receive Raj Kapoor and V. Shantaram Lifetime awards respectively, from The Maharashtra State Government. Announcement to this effect was made by Maharashtra Cultural Minister Mr. Vinod Tawde. Both of them will receive Rs. 5 Lakh each, besides citation and a memento .

Two more special contribution awards have also been announced for Vidya Balan for Hindi films , and Sonali Kulkarni for Marathi films. Both will comprise of Rs.3 Lakh each with citation and memento. The awards will be presented on 30 April 2015, at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, Pune. The entire programme will be sponsored by a private television channel. Other awards for Marathi films, will also be announced and presented on this day.