Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar will be felicitated with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival.
Akhtar, the co-writer of Hindi cinema classics such as Zanjeer, Deewaar, Sholay, Don, Kaala Patthar and Mr India, will be honoured for his contribution to the Indian film industry on the opening day of the festival’s ninth edition, a press release said.
The honour comprises Padmapani memento, citation and monetary award of Rs 2 lakhs. (PTI)
