Rajkumar Hirani to Receive Kishore Kumar Samman 2023
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Kishore Kumar Samman 2023 |
| Recipient | Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani |
| Notable Films Directed | 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, Munna Bhai MBBS, Dunki |
| Award Ceremony Date | 13th October 2023 |
| Venue | Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh (Kishore Kumar's hometown) |
| Occasion | Coincides with Kishore Kumar's death anniversary |
| Significance | Marks 20th anniversary of Hirani's directorial debut with Munna Bhai MBBS |
| Previous Honorees | Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha |
| Award Fields | Acting, Screenplay, Songwriting, Direction |
| Award Components | Rs 5 lakh, plaque, shawl-shriphal |
| About Kishore Kumar | Playback singer, actor, music director, lyricist, film producer, director, screenwriter, composer, innovator |