| V. Shantaram Award | |
|---|---|
 The 2023 recipient: Shivaji Satam | |
| Awarded for | Lifetime achievement |
| Location | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Government of Maharashtra |
| First awarded | 1994 |
| Last awarded | 2022 |
| Recent winner | Shivaji Satam |
| Highlights | |
| Total awarded | 28 |
| First winner | Chandrakant Mandare |
The V. Shantaram Award is the highest award in Marathi cinema, established by the Government of Maharashtra, India. It is presented annually by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra. Award instituted in 1994 to recognises individual for their "Lifetime Achievement to Marathi Cinema".
The Government of Maharashtra created the award to commemorate the contribution of Indian filmmaker V. Shantaram.