Amol Palekar to receive META Lifetime Achievement Award for theatre, cinema contributions

• Veteran actor Amol Palekar will be honored with the META Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards in New Delhi.
• The award recognizes his extraordinary contribution to Indian theatre and cinema as an actor, director, and creative visionary over several decades.
• Known for his "boy-next-door" persona, Palekar starred in iconic 1970s films like "Chhoti Si Baat", "Chitchor", "Baaton Baaton Mein", and "Gol Maal".
• The 21st META festival will stage 10 shortlisted productions from March 19-25, with winners announced on March 25 at Kamani Auditorium.
• The jury includes renowned theatre personalities such as Amal Allana, Anuradha Kapur, Rajit Kapur, Satish Alekar, and Ila Arun.