The much-anticipated nominations for the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 have been announced, spotlighting a vibrant mix of established stars and fresh talents. Leading the nominations with a dominant sweep is Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies, accompanied by strong contenders such as Stree 2, Maidaan, and Article 370. The awards position some of Bollywood’s biggest names like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Kartik Aaryan in the limelight while heralding promising newcomers making impressive debuts this year.
Key Highlights From Filmfare Awards 2025 Nominations
Laapataa Ladies leads the nominations with nods across Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress (Critics), acting, technical, and music categories.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt face competition in Best Actress categories from two notable debutants from Laapataa Ladies.
Kartik Aaryan is nominated for Best Actor for his role in Chandu Champion, competing alongside veterans like Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgn.
Stree 2 and Maidaan secured major recognition in directing, acting, and technical crafts, consolidating their status as top contenders in multiple categories.
Article 370 gains nods for its strong storytelling, direction, and performances reflecting socially relevant themes.
Films like Kill and Jigra also earn accolades for action, choreography, and female-led performances.
The Critics’ Award for Best Film features remarkable entries such as I Want to Talk, Merry Christmas, and The Buckingham Murders.
Best Film And Direction
Best Film nominations include Article 370, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Kill, Laapataa Ladies, and Stree 2.
Director nominations feature cineasts Aditya Suhas Jambhale (Article 370), Amar Kaushik (Stree 2), Anees Bazmee (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3), Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies), and Nikhil Nagesh Bhat (Kill).
Actor And Actress Categories
Kartik Aaryan’s Best Actor nod spotlights his performance alongside stalwarts Abhishek Bachchan (I Want to Talk), Ajay Devgn (Maidaan), Akshay Kumar (Sarfira), Hrithik Roshan (Fighter), and Rajkummar Rao (Stree 2).
Leading ladies Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan contend against Kriti Sanon and remarkable debutants from Laapataa Ladies in Best Actress.
The Critics’ Best Actor category honors Abhishek Bachchan, Pratik Gandhi, Rajkummar Rao, Randeep Hooda, and debutant Sparsh Shrivastava.
Emerging Talent And Debut Awards
Newcomers Sparsh Shrivastava, Nitanshi Goel, and Pratibha Ranta from Laapataa Ladies have received multiple debut nominations, signaling a fresh wave in the industry.
Male debut nominees include Abhinav Singh, Guru Randhawa, and Jibraan Khan among others. Female debutants also feature strong contenders across indie and mainstream projects.
Music, Technical, And Critics Recognition
The nominations acknowledge music composers, lyricists, and choreographers contributing to the year’s memorable soundtracks and performances.
Categories such as Best Background Score, Sound Design, Editing, and Cinematography shine a spotlight on the technical excellence driving cinematic storytelling.
Conclusion
The Filmfare Awards 2025 nominations celebrate a rich year marked by diverse stories, powerful performances, and a blend of seasoned and debuting talents. As the industry awaits the grand ceremony, scheduled for October 11, expectations run high for a night honoring the best of Hindi cinema’s creativity, passion, and innovation.
Sources: Hindustan Times, Filmfare.com, Mathrubhumi, India Today
