“Chitrapati V. Shantaram award, 2009″ Ceremony organized by V. Shantaram entertainment took place incredibly at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai. The V. Shantaram Awards are given in tribute of distinguished film maker V. Shantaram. In 2009 award ceremony ‘Gabhricha Paus’ directed by Satish Manwar has made his mark with 6 awards including best film and best Director, while Rajiv Patil’s ‘Jogwa‘ has bagged 5 award including Best Actor and Best Cinematography.

Many prominent stars of Marathi Cine World privileged the auspicious event with their presence. Famous Bollywood actress Shashikala and elderly author Shri Madhukar Pathak has been awarded with Chitrabhushan Award.

Following is the list of winners:
1) Best Movie – Gabhricha Paus
2) Best Director – ” Satish Manwar (Gabhricha Paus)”
3) Best Actor -” Upendra Limaye (Jogwa)
4) Best screenplay -“ Satish Manwar (Gabhricha Paus)
5) Best child Actor -“ an Attar (Gabhricha Paus)
6) Best Cinematography-“ Sanjay Jadhav (Jogwa)

Makrand Anaspure, Madhavi Juikar and Pradeep Patwardhan set up a mood with striking comedy performances. Aniket Vishvasrao, Sonali Kulkarni, Madhura Welankar and Pandharinath Kamble (Paddy) rock the event with marvelous dances. The whole event was neatly packaged with outstanding actor Subodh Bhave’s anchoring.

The event has got huge response from crowd. It is not everyday when so many quality super stars come together and that is the reason why the event has already got houseful. But even if you have missed the event, still you have chance to fulfill it. Catch “Chitrapati V. Shantaram awards, 2009″ on 12th April at Zee Marathi, from 7.30 onwards.