Mumbai, Apr 10: Actor-director Aamir Khan will receive a special award from Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratisthan for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Melody queen will present the award to the actor in a programme on April 24 on the 66th death anniversary of Master Dinanath Mangeshkar, Pratisthan trustee Hridaynath Mangeshkar told reporters in Mumbai on Thursday.

"Aamir has been experimenting a lot in the films he acts in, directs and produces. He does not attend any awards functions nor accepts prizes. When we called him to convey our decision, he readily agreed", Mangeshkar said. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a memento.