Laapataa Ladies dominates Filmfare 2025 with 13 wins (Photo Credits: X/@filmfare)
The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 concluded in grand style on Saturday at EKA Arena, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad, with Shah Rukh Khan hosting the star-studded event alongside Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul. The evening featured spectacular performances from Shah Rukh Khan, Kriti Sanon, Kajol, and others, celebrating the best of Hindi cinema.
This year, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ dominated the awards, winning a record-equalling 13 trophies, including Best Film, Best Director, and several acting and technical categories, matching the previous record set by Gully Boy.
Best Actor in Leading Role Male was shared by Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion).
Best Actor in Leading Role Female went to Alia Bhatt for her performance in Jigra.
Critics’ choice awards recognized Rajkummar Rao (Srikanth) and Pratibha Rannta (Laapataa Ladies) as the best actors.
Best Supporting Actor Male: Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Supporting Actor Female: Chhaya Kadam (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Debut Actor Male: Lakshya (Kill)
Best Debut Actor Female: Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Debut Directors: Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express) and Aditya Suhas Jambhale (Article 370)
Best Director: Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Music Album: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Playback Singer Male: Arijit Singh (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Playback Singer Female: Madhubanti Bagchi (Stree 2)
Other wins included Best Screenplay, Story, Dialogue, Costume, Background Score, and more, largely dominated by Laapataa Ladies.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Zeenat Aman and Shyam Benegal (posthumously)
RD Burman Award for Upcoming Talent in Music: Achint Thakkar (Jigra, Mr & Mrs Mahi)
The awards highlighted the diverse talent in Hindi cinema, with Laapataa Ladies cementing its status as a cinematic powerhouse, while individual performances by Alia Bhatt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Kartik Aaryan captured critical and audience acclaim alike.
Best Film: Laapataa Ladies
Best Actor Male: Abhishek Bachchan & Kartik Aaryan
Best Actor Female: Alia Bhatt
Critics’ Best Film: I Want To Talk
Best Director: Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Supporting Male: Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Supporting Female: Chhaya Kadam (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Debut Actor Male: Lakshya (Kill)
Best Debut Actor Female: Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Music Album: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
The 2025 edition of the Filmfare Awards not only celebrated cinematic excellence but also broke records, marking a memorable night in Bollywood history.
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Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience reporting on Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes journalism plays a crucial role in amplifying unheard voices and bringing attention to issues that truly matter. Sofia has contributed articles to The New Indian Express, Youth Ki Awaaz, and Maktoob Media. She is also a recipient of the 2025 Laadli Media Awards for gender sensitivity. Beyond the newsroom, she is a music enthusiast who enjoys singing. Connect with Sofia on X: https://x.com/SBCism
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