Have you heard? Kajol wins Late Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award

Like mother, like daughter

Kajol has been awarded the Late Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award, a prestigious state award of Maharashtra. Other recipients include Mahesh Manjrekar, Anupam Kher, and Mukta Barve. On the big win, Kajol said, “Receiving this award is truly humbling. Mr Raj Kapoor was a pioneer whose work shaped Indian cinema. And, till today his characters and music are taken as examples for most scripts that are written. To be associated with this legacy is indeed a privilege and what makes it even more special is the fact that my mother [Tanuja] also has received this award!” On the work front, Kajol has a mythological horror film Maa, slated for release on June 27, and a thriller film, Sarzameen, featuring her alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Additionally, Kajol is reportedly involved in the action-thriller Maharagni—Queen of Queens.