Veteran actor Dharmendra and director Rajkumar Hirani were honoured for their contribution to Indian cinema at the 55th Marathi Film Award Ceremony 2018 hosted by the Maharashtra government in Mumbai. Dharmendra received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award at the gala, while Hirani received the Raj Kapoor Special Contributions Award. He shared screen space with Raj Kapoor in "Mera Naam Joker". When asked about his feeling upon receiving an award in the legendary actor-director's name. TV actress Ankita Lokhande, who also attended the event.