The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 lit up Ahmedabad on October 11th in a star-studded ceremony that celebrated both cinematic legends and exciting new voices in Hindi cinema. Held at the EKA Arena in partnership with Gujarat Tourism, the event marked Shah Rukh Khan‘s return as host after nearly 17 years, adding a special layer of nostalgia to the evening’s celebrations .
The night belonged to Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed “Laapataa Ladies,“ which swept multiple categories, while the action thriller “Kill” demonstrated impressive strength across technical awards. In a touching moment, veteran actor Zeenat Aman received the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating her enduring contribution to Indian cinema .
A Star-Studded Celebration
The 70th Filmfare Awards wasn’t just about handing out trophies – it was a full-blown entertainment spectacle. Shah Rukh Khan shared hosting duties with filmmaker Karan Johar and television personality Maniesh Paul, keeping the energy high throughout the evening .
The audience was treated to electrifying performances from Bollywood’s biggest stars. Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, and Siddhant Chaturvedi set the stage on fire with their dance numbers, with Panday and Chaturvedi making their Filmfare performance debuts .
One of the most talked-about moments came when Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol reunited on stage, recreating iconic scenes from “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and dancing to their classic songs “Suraj Hua Maddham” and “Ladki Badi Anjani Hai” . In another emotional tribute, Saira Banu requested Shah Rukh Khan to collect the posthumous Cine Icon award for Dilip Kumar, as she couldn’t attend due to health reasons .
The Big Winners
Major Category Winners
Table: Main Award Categories
| Category | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Film | Information pending | Information pending |
| Best Director | Information pending | Information pending |
| Best Actor | Information pending | Information pending |
| Best Actress | Information pending | Information pending |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ravi Kishan | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Supporting Actress | Chhaya Kadam | Laapataa Ladies |
Table: Debut Awards
| Category | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Male Debut | Lakshya | Kill |
| Best Female Debut | Nitanshi Goel | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Debut Director | Kunal Kemmu Aditya Suhas Jambhale | Madgaon Express Article 370 |
While winners for the top categories including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress are still being announced, the supporting categories and debut awards revealed clear favorites .
Ravi Kishan won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Inspector Shyam Manohar in “Laapataa Ladies,” while Chhaya Kadam took home Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the same film .
The debut categories celebrated fresh talent, with Lakshya winning Best Male Debut for his intense performance in the action thriller “Kill” , and Nitanshi Goel earning Best Female Debut for her heartfelt portrayal in “Laapataa Ladies” . The Best Debut Director award saw a tie between Kunal Kemmu for “Madgaon Express” and **Aditya Suhas Jambhale” for “Article 370” .
Music Awards
Table: Music Category Winners
| Category | Winner | Song/Film |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| R.D. Burman Award | Achint Thakkar | Jigraa, Mr and Mrs Mahi |
The music categories demonstrated the dominance of “Laapataa Ladies,” with Ram Sampath winning Best Music Album for the film . The song “Sajni” from the film proved particularly award-worthy, earning Prashant Pandey the Best Lyrics award and Arijit Singh the Best Playback Singer (Male) trophy .
Meanwhile, Madhubanti Bagchi won Best Playback Singer (Female) for “Aaj Ki Raat” from “Stree 2” . The R.D. Burman Award for Upcoming Talent in Music went to Achint Thakkar for his work in “Jigraa” and “Mr and Mrs Mahi” .
Technical and Writing Excellence
Writing Awards
The writing categories celebrated diverse storytelling approaches. Aditya Dhar and Monal Thaakar won Best Story for “Article 370” , while Sneha Desai demonstrated remarkable range by winning both Best Screenplay and Best Dialogue for “Laapataa Ladies” .
The Best Adapted Screenplay award went to Ritesh Shah and Tushar Sheetal Jain for “I Want To Talk” .
Technical Awards
Table: Technical Category Winners
| Category | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Background Score | Ram Sampath | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Cinematography | Rafey Mehmood | Kill |
| Best Production Design | Mayur Sharma | Kill |
| Best Costume | 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 | ReDefine | Munjya |
| Best Choreography | Bosco-Caesar | Tauba Tauba (Bad Newz) |
The technical awards revealed a fascinating split between two very different films. While “Laapataa Ladies” claimed awards for Best Background Score (Ram Sampath) and Best Costume (Darshan Jalan) , the action-packed thriller “Kill” dominated most other technical categories.
“Kill” earned awards for Best Cinematography (Rafey Mehmood) , Best Production Design (Mayur Sharma) , Best Sound Design (Subash Sahoo) , Best Editing (Shivkumar V. Panicker) , and Best Action (Seayoung Oh and Parvez Shaikh) .
Other technical winners included ReDefine for Best VFX for “Munjya” and Bosco-Caesar for Best Choreography for “Tauba Tauba” from “Bad Newz” .
Special Honors and Legacy Awards
The evening included several special moments honoring cinematic legends. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Zeenat Aman and posthumously to acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Benegal .
The Cine Icon Award celebrated the enduring legacy of Nutan, Meena Kumari, and Dilip Kumar , with Jaya Bachchan also being honored for her extraordinary contributions to Indian cinema .
FAQ
Who won the most awards at Filmfare 2025?
While complete results are still coming in, “Laapataa Ladies” has won the most awards confirmed so far, including Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Music Album, Best Lyrics, Best Playback Singer (Male), Best Dialogue, Best Screenplay, Best Background Score, and Best Costume .
Where were the 70th Filmfare Awards held?
The 70th Filmfare Awards were held at EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on October 11, 2025 .
Who hosted the 70th Filmfare Awards?
The ceremony was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, who returned as host after nearly 17 years, along with Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul .
Did Shah Rukh Khan win any awards at Filmfare 2025?
Based on available information, Shah Rukh Khan did not win any awards at the 2025 ceremony, though he played a prominent role as host and participated in several special moments, including collecting Dilip Kumar’s posthumous award on behalf of Saira Banu .
Who received the Lifetime Achievement Award?
Veteran actor Zeenat Aman and filmmaker Shyam Benegal (posthumously) received Lifetime Achievement Awards .
Conclusion
The 70th Filmfare Awards successfully balanced nostalgia with a celebration of contemporary cinema, honoring both industry legends and exciting new talent. From Shah Rukh Khan’s return as host after 17 years to Zeenat Aman’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the ceremony beautifully connected Bollywood’s rich history with its vibrant present.
The dominance of “Laapataa Ladies” across multiple categories proves that thoughtful, character-driven stories continue to resonate with both critics and audiences. Meanwhile, the strong showing of “Kill” in technical categories highlights the growing sophistication of Hindi cinema’s craft across genres.
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