Amruta Khanvilkar Bags First Maharashtra State Film Award For Chandramukhi
Amruta Khanvilkar has been honoured with the Best Actress award for her performance in Chandramukhi at the recently concluded 60th and 61st Maharashtra State Film Awards. This marks her first win at the prestigious state-level ceremony, which celebrates excellence in Marathi cinema.
The awards, presented by the Government of Maharashtra, were held in the presence of several veteran artists and cultural dignitaries. Khanvilkar, known for her work across both Marathi and Hindi film industries, received the honour while being away from India. Despite her absence, she shared her gratitude in a heartfelt statement.
'Today, it's extra special for me that my Maharashtra state has given me this recognition. We worked as a team for Chandramukhi, and the hard work of everyone from the director to the spot boy has paid off. The love the audience has shown for this film is still visible," she said.
Talking further on the recognition, Khanvilkar added, 'As an actress, the recognition I've received for Chandramukhi is thanks to my Maharashtra state. I'll never forget this moment of being honored with the Maharashtra State Award, and it's my first-ever state award. This award will give me the energy to continue doing quality work, working with good people, and reaching out to the audience with our art."
The actress also extended her thanks to the jury and the Maharashtra State Film Awards team for acknowledging her work and granting her this milestone moment in her career.
Established in 1963, the Maharashtra State Film Awards are conferred by the state's Department of Cultural Affairs. The awards are adjudicated by a panel of experts from the film industry and aim to encourage outstanding contributions in Marathi cinema. A separate jury also reviews literature on cinema as part of the wider recognition process.
Amruta Khanvilkar is an actress and producer known for her work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. Recognised as one of the highest-paid actresses in Marathi films, she has established a successful career across both film and television industries.
Khanvilkar began her journey in the entertainment industry in 2004 as a contestant on the talent show India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj. She made her acting debut in Marathi cinema with Golmaal (2006), followed by her Hindi film debut in Mumbai Salsa (2007). Her early work includes successful films such as the romantic comedy Saade Maade Teen (2007), the horror thriller Phoonk (2008), and the suspense drama Gaiir (2009).
She rose to greater prominence with her Lavani dance performance 'Wajale Ki Bara" from Natarang (2010), which became a cultural sensation. Her critically acclaimed role in Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015) earned her nominations at the Maharashtra State Film Awards and the Filmfare Awards Marathi. Other significant Marathi films in her career include Shala (2011), Aayna Ka Bayna (2012), Welcome Zindagi (2015), and Choricha Mamla (2020).
In Hindi cinema, she gained attention for her roles in notable films such as Raazi (2018) and Malang (2020). She also made her digital debut with the psychological thriller web series Damaged, where her performance as a layered, intense character was widely appreciated.
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