20th Annual Life OK Screen Awards/ Winners (Marathi)

Tanuja took home a Screen trophy for the first time for her role of a widow in Pitruroon. The veteran actress even tonsured her head to make her character look authentic in the film for the film directed by Nitish Bharadwaj from Sudha Murthy’s (of Infosys) story. Tanuja is best remembered for her portrayal of a bubbly character in Jewel Theif, Chabbili, Hamari Yaad Aayegi, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Haathi Mere Saathi and others. Having even worked in Bengali films like Deya Neya in 1963, Anthony-Firingee (1967), Rajkumari (1970), Bhuvaner Parey (1969) and Prothom Kadam Phooll, she has even acted in Marathi films like Zaakol and Unad Maina.

I feel honoured and wonderful to receive a Screen trophy for Best Actress, especially for a film like Pitruroon. — Tanuja

Most Promising Newcomer (Male)

Prathamesh Parab (Balak Palak )

Twenty-year old Mumbai-born Prathamesh Parab debuted in films with Balak Palak, a comedy-drama on the topic of sex education of adolescents. His second film Timepass, that released on January 3, 2014, is about teenage love set up in 90’s. Both films were directed by Ravi Jadhav. Screen is Prathamesh’s first award ever.

It is a great feeling because this is my first ever award. I was nominated three times at different award functions earlier, but did not win. Screen Award will always remain special for me. Unfortunately, I missed the award function and would have loved to meet Shah Rukh Khan; I am a great fans of his. I thank Screen and the entire team of Balak Palak, it is their award as well. Now with this honour, comes a bigger responsibility to do better in future.
—Prathamesh Parab

Most Promising Newcomer (Female)

Shriya Pilgaonkar (Ekulti Ek )

Shriya Pilgoankar is the only child of veteran actor Sachin and Supriya Pilgoankar. She made her acting debut with Ekulti Ek, which was directed by her father who played her reel-life father in the film. The young girl is very much into dramatics like her illustrious parents. Screen is her first award ever.

Screen Award is extremely special as it is my first award for acting. I am glad that my efforts in my father’s film has been acknowledged. There was a lot of trust involved in this project. People talk about parents’ wanting to launch their children, but I think it is equally important for the kids to show their talent and earn merit for it. I feel I have justified that opportunity. I missed the Screen event as I had a play in Bangalore. The Screen award has motivated me to do more good and interesting projects. — Shriya Pilgaonkar