The Filmfare Awards have long represented the spirit of Indian cinema, a night where stories, artistry and emotion come together under one spotlight. Every year, the ceremony celebrates the people who breathe life into the screen — actors, directors, musicians and technicians, whose collective creativity defines Bollywood.
The 70th Filmfare Awards held on October 11, 2025, at the stunning EKA Arena near Kankaria Lake in Ahmedabad, was one such night to remember. Hosted by Shah Rukh Khan alongside Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul, the evening was filled with glamour, laughter and heartfelt moments. Spectacular performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Kriti Sanon, Kajol and others added to the magic.
The event’s biggest triumph belonged to Laapataa Ladies, which made history by bagging 13 trophies, matching the all-time record of Gully Boy. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film dominated in both creative and technical categories, including Best Film and Best Director. Alia Bhatt took home the Best Actress award for Jigra, while Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) shared the Best Actor (Male) honour — a rare and memorable tie.
The evening also celebrated new talent and paid homage to cinematic legends, making it a truly wholesome celebration of Hindi cinema.
Below is the complete list of winners from the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025:
Best Film : Laapataa Ladies
Best Director : Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Film (Critics’ Choice) : I Want to Talk
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) : Abhishek Bachchan (I Want to Talk) & Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) — tie
Best Actor (Critics’ Choice) : Rajkummar Rao (Srikanth)
Best Actress in a Leading Role (Female) : Alia Bhatt (Jigra)
Best Actress (Critics’ Choice) : Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Supporting Actor (Male) : Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Supporting Actor (Female) : Chhaya Kadam (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Music Album : Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Lyrics : Prashant Pandey (“Sajni” – Laapataa Ladies)
Best Playback Singer (Male) : Arijit Singh (“Sajni” – Laapataa Ladies)
Best Playback Singer (Female) : Madhubanti Bagchi (“Aaj Ki Raat” – Stree 2)
Best Background Score : Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Cinematography : Rafey Mehmood (Kill)
Best Production Design : Mayur Sharma (Kill)
Best Costume Design : Darshan Jalan (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Sound Design : Subash Sahoo (Kill)
Best Editing : Shivkumar V. Panicker (Kill)
Best Action : Seayoung Oh & Parvez Shaikh (Kill)
Best VFX (Special Effects) : Redefine (Munjya)
Best Choreography : Bosco-Caesar (“Tauba Tauba” – Bad Newz)
Best Story : Aditya Dhar & Monal Thaakar (Article 370)
Best Screenplay : Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Dialogue : Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Adapted Screenplay : Ritesh Shah & Tushar Sheetal Jain (I Want to Talk)
Best Debut Director : Aditya Suhas Jambhale (Article 370) & Kunal Khemu (Madgaon Express) — joint
Best Debut Actor (Male) : Lakshya (Kill)
Best Debut Actor (Female) : Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies)
Lifetime Achievement Award : Zeenat Aman & Shyam Benegal (posthumously)
Cine Icon Award : Nutan, Meena Kumari, Dilip Kumar
RD Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent : Achint Thakkar (Jigra, Mr & Mrs Mahi)
The 70th Filmfare Awards not only honoured cinematic brilliance but also celebrated unity across generations — from legends like Zeenat Aman and Shyam Benegal to rising stars like Nitanshi Goel and Lakshya. With Laapataa Ladies creating history and heartfelt tributes echoing through the night, it was an evening that beautifully captured Bollywood’s timeless blend of emotion, art and dreams.
Congratulations to the winners!
