Who is nominated for the prestigious Raj Kapoor Lifetime achievement award of the Maharashtra Government?
Options
A. Vikram Gokhale
B. Amitabh Bachchan
C. Saira Banu
D. Jackie Shroff
Correct Answer
Saira Banu
Explanation
Veteran actress Saira Banu and actor Jackie Shroff have been named for the prestigious Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement and Raj Kapoor Special Contribution annual awards, respectively, by the Maharashtra government
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