People, Positions and Obituaries · 10 September 2026

Rani Mukerji Gets Maharashtra's Raj Kapoor Award

Exam-focused facts from the 10 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Actress Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony in Mumbai on September 9, 2026.
  • She received the award from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar.
  • Rani Mukerji said Maharashtra is her janmabhoomi and karmabhoomi, and that Mumbai gave her her identity, audience and career.

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