Helen Shares Salim Khan’s Health Update While Accepting Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award on His Behalf
Helen accepted the lifetime achievement award for Salim Khan, who missed the ceremony after a recent hospitalisation, and said his health is very good.
- On Wednesday, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award, with actor Helen accepting on his behalf at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards in Mumbai.
- Khan is among Indian cinema's most acclaimed screenwriters; alongside Javed Akhtar, he co-wrote cult Hindi films including Zanjeer, Deewaar, Sholay, Don, Trishul, and Dostana.
- Due to health concerns, Khan could not attend the ceremony at Ravindra Natya Mandir, though Helen described him as a "strong man" following his February 2026 hospitalization.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also presented the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award to Rani Mukerji, while composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Prasad Oak received Shantaram awards.
- Addressing the media, Helen expressed gratitude for the recognition, thanking the audience on Khan's behalf as the ceremony in Prabhadevi honored significant contributions to Indian cinema.
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The 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards were held at the Ravindra Natya Mandir in Mumbai. Salim Khan received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award, while Rani Mukerji was honored with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award.
62nd Maharashtra Film Awards winners list: Rani Mukerji honoured, Helen accepts Salim Khan’s award
62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards winners list: Salim Khan was honoured with the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award, which was accepted by his wife Helen, while Rani Mukerji received the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award.
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Helen expresses gratitude on behalf of Salim Khan as he receives Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award
Veteran actress Helen accepted the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award for her husband Salim Khan. Salim Khan expressed gratitude to his supporters and fans for their continued love. Helen mentioned that all of Salim Khan's films are her personal favorites. The couple first met professionally during the 1963 film Kabli Khan. Their relationship grew closer during the making of the 1978 film Don.
Helen accepts award on Salim Khan's behalf, reassures fans about his health
Helen accepted the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of Salim Khan and said he is doing well. Her remarks come months after the screenwriter's health scare and reassure his well-wishers.
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