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Prasad Oak Receives K. V. Shantaram Vishesh Yogdan Puraskar 2026 at Maharashtra's 62nd Awards
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 11:37 AM
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Actor Prasad Oak was honoured with the K. V. Shantaram Vishesh Yogdan Puraskar 2026 during the 62nd Maharashtra awards ceremony.
At the 62nd Maharashtra awards ceremony held in Mumbai, veteran actor Prasad Oak was presented with the K. V. Shantaram Vishesh Yogdan Puraskar 2026. The award, named after the legendary filmmaker K. V. Shantaram, recognises outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.
Oak, known for his versatile roles in Marathi films and television, accepted the honour in a brief speech that highlighted his gratitude towards the industry and his peers. The ceremony, organised by the Maharashtra Film, Music and Drama Society, attracted a host of prominent film personalities.
The K. V. Shantaram Vishesh Yogdan Puraskar is awarded annually to individuals who have made significant artistic and cultural contributions. Oak’s receipt of the award underscores his impact on Marathi cinema over the past decade.
The event concluded with a musical performance and a display of Oak’s filmography, celebrating his career and the legacy of K. V. Shantaram.
Oak, known for his versatile roles in Marathi films and television, accepted the honour in a brief speech that highlighted his gratitude towards the industry and his peers. The ceremony, organised by the Maharashtra Film, Music and Drama Society, attracted a host of prominent film personalities.
The K. V. Shantaram Vishesh Yogdan Puraskar is awarded annually to individuals who have made significant artistic and cultural contributions. Oak’s receipt of the award underscores his impact on Marathi cinema over the past decade.
The event concluded with a musical performance and a display of Oak’s filmography, celebrating his career and the legacy of K. V. Shantaram.