The most-awaited night in Bollywood, the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025, was held in grand style at EKA Arena, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad. Hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Maniesh Paul, the evening celebrated excellence, emotion, and entertainment, bringing together the biggest stars under one roof.
From stellar performances to emotional tributes and some surprising wins, this year’s Filmfare Awards proved to be a perfect blend of talent and nostalgia.
Laapataa Ladies Rules The Night
The spotlight of the night undoubtedly belonged to Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao. The film bagged a staggering 13 awards, including Best Film and Best Director, matching the record set by Gully Boy for the most wins ever by a single movie.
Its soulful storytelling, strong performances, and refreshing take on rural India earned it the love of both critics and audiences alike. Kiran Rao’s return as a director was truly worth the wait.
Big Winners Of The Night
The acting categories saw some unexpected yet deserving results.
Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) shared the Best Actor (Male) trophy, while Alia Bhatt won Best Actress (Female) for Jigra.
In the critics’ category, Rajkummar Rao was awarded Best Actor (Male) for Srikanth, and Pratibha Ranta bagged Best Actress (Female) for her heartwarming performance in Laapataa Ladies.
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and a posthumous honor was given to legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, whose contribution to Indian cinema remains unmatched.
Complete Winners List Of The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025
Here’s the full list of winners from the star-studded night
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Film | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Director | Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Actor (Male) | Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk) & Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) |
| Best Actress (Female) | Alia Bhatt (Jigra) |
| Critics’ Best Actor (Male) | Rajkummar Rao (Srikanth) |
| Critics’ Best Actress (Female) | Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Supporting Actress (Female) | Chhaya Kadam (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Story | Aditya Dhar & Monal Thakkar (Article 370) |
| Best Music Album | Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Arijit Singh (Sajni – Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Madhubanti Bagchi (Aaj Ki Raat – Stree 2) |
| Best Debut Actor (Female) | Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Debut Actor (Male) | Lakshya (Kill) |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Zeenat Aman & Shyam Benegal (Posthumously) |
Tributes, Performances, And A Night To Remember
The star-studded night featured breathtaking performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Kajol. Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday set the stage ablaze with their dance numbers, while the audience was left emotional with a heartfelt tribute to Shyam Benegal.
The Cine Icon Award celebrated the timeless legacy of Dilip Kumar, Nutan, and Meena Kumari, honoring the golden age of Indian cinema.
A Celebration Of Cinema And Change
The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 not only honored brilliance in Indian cinema but also showed a growing shift towards content-driven storytelling. From Laapataa Ladies dominating the evening to new voices being recognized, it was a reminder that Bollywood continues to evolve — blending tradition, creativity, and star power beautifully.
The night was not just about trophies — it was about celebrating stories that moved hearts.
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