Mumbai: In Bollywood, it is common knowledge that actor Aamir Khan shuns awards functions, even ones where he is to receive the award.

Maharashtra Government is hoping that Aamir makes an exception for the Maharashtra State Awards ceremony to be held Pune on May 30.

Maharashtra Government plans to present the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award to actress Rekha and honour Aamir with the Raj Kapoor Memorial Award for Special Contribution.

The actor has given his consent to the award but has conveyed to us that he has film shooting commitments for May 30,a senior State Government official told PTI here.

"Rekha has assured us that she would be present at the awards nite and we are keeping our fingers crossed that Aamir attends," the official said.

The V Shantaram Award, instituted by Maharashtra Government, would be presented to veteran lyricist Jagdish Khebudkar and actor-director Mahesh Kothare.

Each award comprises Rs two lakh, citation and a memento.

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