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Detailed explanation-1: -Late actor Om Puri was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the third India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB) this year. The award was received by his wife Nandita Puri. Meanwhile, the award for Best Feature Film went to Malayalam film ‘Kaanthi’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aparna Sen is an Indian Film Director, screenwriter, and actress who is known for her works in Bengali cinema. She has received nine National Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards, and thirteen Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards. The Government of India has honored Aparna Sen with Padma Shri.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 58th Filmfare Awards, Yash Chopra became the first artist to become a posthumous winner.

Detailed explanation-4: -Held at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, the ceremony honored Bobby McFerrin, Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers, Slick Rick, The Supremes and Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson of Heart with the Recording Academy’s 2023 lifetime achievement awards.