| Maharashtra State Film Awards | |
|---|---|
 Maharashtra State Film Award Sculpture | |
| Awarded for | Excellence in cinematic achievements for Marathi cinema |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Government of Maharashtra |
| Status | Active |
| First awarded | 1962 |
| Last awarded | 2024 |
Maharashtra State Film Awards, one of the prestigious awards of Marathi cinema, are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra to Marathi language films and artists. They were first awarded in 1963.
The Maharashtra State Film Awards are adjudicated by an independent jury jointly formed by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra. The jury typically comprises eminent personalities from the film industry. A separate jury is constituted for the awards recognizing literature on cinema. Films are invited for consideration annually, and the jury evaluates the submissions to select the winners. The awards aim to promote artistic excellence in cinema and incentivize filmmakers, technicians, and producers. The Minister for Cultural Affairs announces the awardees, who are presented with the prizes by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.