Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Documentary

Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Documentary
Awarded forBest Marathi documentary
Reward50,000 (US$590)
First award1984
Final award2005
Highlights
Total awarded19

The Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Documentary is a jury award presented annually at the Maharashtra State Film Awards. They are announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister. The award was first presented in 1984.

Winners

Year Documentary Director/Producer Ref.
1984 Bada Media Manohar Varpe [1]
1985 Baburao Painter Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Maharashtra)
1986 Hi Daulat Khari Supradnya
1987 Navin Bharud NFDC
1988 Goshta Kamgar Kalyanchi Maharashtra Kalyan Mandal [2]
1989 Adhunik Leni Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Maharashtra)
1991 Baga Fulvu Fal Zadanchya Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Maharashtra)
Aakhri Boond Mumbai Film Sector
1992 Anandibai Joshi Kaal Aani Kartrutva Saleel Chitra [3]
1993 Aala Khushit Samandar Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Maharashtra)
1994 Muktangan Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Maharashtra)
1995 The Tragedy Film Division
1996 Jaye Toh Jaye Kaha Film Division
1997 Me Tumchya Sathi Abhimaanspad Asel Film Division [2]
1998 Haati Tichya Paati Ujjwal Bhavishya Sathi Film Division
1999 Dharavi Ek Navi Pahat Bhavishyasathi Film Division
2000 Kuskarlelya Kalika Film Division
2001 Aaple Mitra Aaple Police Film Division [4]
2002 Not Awarded [5]
2003 [6]
2004 Girni Film and Television Institute of India
2005 Aaple Mitra Aaple Police (Part 2) Film Division [7]

Multiple wins

Individuals with two or more Best documentary winners awards:

Wins Recipients
8
5

References

  1. ^ Deshpande, Rekha (2014). Marathi Chitrapatsrushticha Samagra Itihas (in Marathi) (1st ed.). Mumbai: Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Maharashtra).
  2. ^ a b Mujawar, Isak (2014). Gatha Marathi Cinemachi (in Marathi) (1st ed.). Pune: Pratik Prakashan.
  3. ^ "Ashok Saraf". Archived from the original on 22 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Cinemas of India, Videos, Festival Participation & Awards, National Award, Regional Cinema, Independent Cinema, Art House Cinema, Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda". www.nfdcindia.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Film Bulletin: May 3rd".
  6. ^ "Shwaas aims for an oscar". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Subodh Bhave (सुबोध भावे) - Marathi Actor, Director and Producer". subodhbhave.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.