70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025
The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 with Gujarat Tourism turned into a glittering celebration of Indian cinema at EKA Arena near Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad. Hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Maniesh Paul, the night brought together glitz, nostalgia, and recognition for cinematic brilliance.
Date and Venue
The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 took place on October 11, 2025, at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This marked the third consecutive year the event partnered with Gujarat Tourism, showcasing the state’s vibrant culture and hospitality. Hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Maniesh Paul, the star-studded evening featured electrifying performances by Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Akshay Kumar, and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
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Best Film: Laapataa Ladies
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Best Director: Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Actor in Leading Role (Male): Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk), Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) [shared]
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Best Actor in Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt (Jigra)
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Critics’ Best Actor (Male): Rajkummar Rao (Srikanth)
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Critics’ Best Actor (Female): Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Supporting Actor (Male): Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Supporting Actor (Female): Chhaya Kadam (Laapataa Ladies)
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Critics’ Award for Best Film: I Want To Talk (Shoojit Sircar)
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Best Debut Actor (Male): Lakshya (Kill)
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Best Debut Actor (Female): Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Debut Director: Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express), Aditya Suhas Jambhale (Article 370)
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Best Story: Aditya Dhar, Monal Thakkar (Article 370)
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Best Screenplay: Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Dialogue: Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Music Album: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Lyrics: Prashant Pandey (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Playback Singer (Male): Arijit Singh (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Playback Singer (Female): Madhubanti Bagchi (Stree 2)
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Best Adapted Screenplay: Ritesh Shah, Tushar Sheetal Jain (I Want To Talk)
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Best Sound Design: Subash Sahoo (Kill)
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Best Background Score: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best Action: Seayoung Oh, Parvez Shaikh (Kill)
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Best Editing: Shivkumar V. Panicker (Kill)
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Best Cinematography: Rafey Mehmood (Kill)
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Best Production Design: Mayur Sharma (Kill)
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Best Costume Design: Darshan Jalan (Laapataa Ladies)
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Best VFX: Redefine (Munjya)
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Best Choreography: Bosco–Caesar (Tauba Tauba, Bad Newz)
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Zeenat Aman and Shyam Benegal (Posthumous)
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RD Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent: Achint Thakkar (Jigra, Mr & Mrs Mahi)
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Laapataa Ladies was the biggest winner with 13 awards, including Best Film and Best Director. The event was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Maniesh Paul, featuring performances from top Bollywood stars.
How to Watch
The Filmfare Awards 2025 were broadcast exclusively on Colors TV, followed by digital streaming on JioCinema and ZEE5 for on-demand viewing. Fans can also watch highlight clips, red carpet moments, and exclusive interviews on Filmfare’s official YouTube channel and Instagram page. Additionally, Zoom TV covered the event live, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses and celebrity interactions.
Disclaimer:
All information is based on publicly available sources and official Filmfare announcements. Award results and performances are subject to verification.
