The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025, Held On October 11 In Ahmedabad, Celebrated The Best Of Hindi Cinema With Dazzling Performances And Emotional Wins. Laapataa Ladies Dominated The Evening, While Alia Bhatt, Kartik Aaryan, And Abhishek Bachchan Took Home Top Acting Honors. Full Winner List Revealed Below.
A night of glamour, nostalgia, and cinematic brilliance
The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025, hosted at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, was a star-studded affair that brought together the finest talents of Bollywood. With Shah Rukh Khan returning to the Filmfare stage after 17 years, joined by Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul, the evening was packed with charm, humor, and heartfelt tributes to Indian cinema.
This year’s ceremony honored the best films and performances of 2024, with a strong focus on storytelling, innovation, and emotional depth. The event also paid tribute to legends Shyam Benegal and Zeenat Aman, who received Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contributions to Indian cinema.
Laapataa Ladies leads the pack
Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies emerged as the biggest winner of the night, bagging multiple awards including Best Film and Best Director. The film’s unique narrative and powerful performances resonated with both audiences and critics.
Key highlights:
- Best Film: Laapataa Ladies
- Best Director: Kiran Rao – Laapataa Ladies
- Best Actor (Male): Kartik Aaryan – Chandu Champion & Abhishek Bachchan – I Want To Talk (shared)
- Best Actress (Female): Alia Bhatt – Jigra
- Best Actor (Critics'): Rajkummar Rao – Srikanth
- Best Actress (Critics'): Pratibha Ranta – Laapataa Ladies
- Best Film (Critics'): Shoojit Sircar – I Want To Talk
- Best Supporting Actor: Jaideep Ahlawat – Kill
- Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta – Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway
- Best Music Album: Animal
- Best Story: Kill
- Lifetime Achievement: Shyam Benegal and Zeenat Aman
Moments that stole the show
Kartik Aaryan’s emotional acceptance speech for Chandu Champion highlighted the inspiring journey of Paralympian Muralikant Petkar, while Abhishek Bachchan’s win for I Want To Talk marked a powerful comeback. Alia Bhatt’s win for Jigra reaffirmed her position as one of Bollywood’s most versatile performers.
The evening also featured electrifying performances, heartfelt tributes, and a celebration of cinema’s evolving landscape. With a mix of mainstream hits and indie gems, Filmfare 2025 showcased the diversity and depth of Indian storytelling.
Sources: Filmfare, MSN Entertainment, Financial Express, Jagran Josh