Sai Paranjpye to Receive Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at AIFF 2025
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Sai Paranjpye to Receive Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Festival | Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF) 2025 |
| Event Dates | January 15-19, 2025 |
| Award Presentation Date | January 15, 2025, Rukmini Auditorium, MGM University Campus, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar |
| Notable Films | Sparsh, Chashme Buddoor, Katha, Saaz |
| Key Contribution | Parallel cinema, Marathi literature, children's films |
| Career Highlights | Four-time National Award winner, Padma Bhushan (2006), Chairperson of CFSI |
| Award Components | Padmapani memento, letter of honour, Rs 2 lakh monetary reward |