A Starry Night of Bollywood Excellence
Bollywood’s biggest celebration of cinema lit up the stage as the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 with Gujarat Tourism took place on October 11. The night was filled with glamour, laughter, and nostalgia as Shah Rukh Khan returned to host the event after 17 years alongside Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul. It was a true celebration of Indian cinema, storytelling, and talent, as the biggest names of the industry gathered under one roof.
The night’s biggest triumph came from Laapataa Ladies, which emerged as the major winner, taking home multiple awards across key categories including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
Full Winners List – 70th Filmfare Awards 2025
Best Film: Laapataa Ladies
Best Director: Kiran Rao – Laapataa Ladies
Best Film Critics: Shoojit Sircar – I Want To Talk
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Abhishek Bachchan – I Want To Talk and Kartik Aaryan – Chandu Champion
Best Actor Critics: Rajkummar Rao – Srikanth
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt – Jigra
Best Actress Critics: Pratibha Ranta – Laapataa Ladies
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Ravi Kishan – Laapataa Ladies
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Chhaya Kadam – Laapataa Ladies
Best Playback Singer (Male): Arijit Singh – Laapataa Ladies
Best Playback Singer (Female): Madhubanti Bagchi – Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2
Best Lyrics: Prashant Pandey – Sajni from Laapataa Ladies
Best Music Album: Ram Sampath – Laapataa Ladies
R D Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent: Achint Thakkar – Jigra
Lifetime Achievement Award: Zeenat Aman, Shyam Benegal
Cine Icons: Dilip Kumar, Nutan, Meena Kumari, Kajol, Sridevi, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Ramesh Sippy (Sholay), Bimal Roy, Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar
Best Debut (Male): Lakshya Lalwani – Kill
Best Debut (Female): Nitanshi Goel – Laapataa Ladies
Best Debut Director: Kunal Kemmu – Madgaon Express and Aditya Suhas Jambhale – Article 370
Best Story: Aditya Dhar, Monal Thaakar – Article 370
Best Screenplay: Sneha Desai – Laapataa Ladies
Best Adapted Screenplay: Ritesh Shah, Tushar Sheetal Jain – I Want To Talk
Best Dialogue: Sneha Desai – Laapataa Ladies
Best Cinematography: Rafey Mehmood – Kill
Best Costume Design: Darshan Jalan – Laapataa Ladies
Best Choreography: Bosco-Caesar – Tauba Tauba from Bad Newz
Best Action: Seayoung Oh, Parvez Shaikh – Kill
Best VFX: Redefine – Munjya
Best Background Score: Ram Sampath – Laapataa Ladies
Best Sound Design: Subash Sahoo – Kill
Best Editing: Shivkumar V Panicker – Kill
Best Production Design: Mayur Sharma – Kill
Laapataa Ladies Leads the Pack
Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies proved to be the night’s biggest winner, bagging multiple trophies across categories including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. The film’s rich storytelling and grounded performances resonated deeply with audiences, making it one of the most celebrated movies of the year.
Stellar Acting Performances Shine
Kartik Aaryan and Abhishek Bachchan shared the Best Actor title, marking one of the most exciting ties in Filmfare history. Alia Bhatt’s moving performance in Jigra earned her the Best Actress award, while Rajkummar Rao’s portrayal in Srikanth won him the Critics’ Award. Rising star Pratibha Ranta’s win for Laapataa Ladies added to the film’s glorious night.
Honouring Legends and New Talent
From Zeenat Aman and Shyam Benegal receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award to Lakshya Lalwani and Nitanshi Goel being crowned Best Debutants, the ceremony beautifully balanced legacy and new beginnings. Cine Icon tributes honoured Bollywood’s timeless stars, including Dilip Kumar, Sridevi, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kajol.
The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 reminded audiences why cinema continues to unite, inspire, and entertain. From heartfelt speeches to grand performances, the night celebrated not just movies, but the magic behind them.
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