70th Filmfare Awards 2025: Complete Winners List, Highlights & Moments

When cinema lovers, stars and storytellers gathered on 11 October 2025 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, it wasn’t just another awards night — it was a vibrant celebration of seven decades of Bollywood magic.

From the red carpet to the stage, the evening was drenched in nostalgia, fierce competition and heartfelt moments. Here’s a front-row look (through my cinephile eyes) at how the 70th Filmfare Awards unfolded — and why it might just become one of the most talked-about editions yet.

70th Filmfare Awards : Setting the Stage – Venue, Hosts & Vibe

Venue & Ambience
EKA Arena, Ahmedabad, played host to the grandeur. It was the first time this venue held the Filmfare spectacle and it certainly rose to the occasion. The stage design, lighting effects and audience arrangement blended scale with intimacy — perfect for a show of this magnitude.

Hosts Who Brought Charm & Memories
Returning to the Filmfare stage after many years, Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar reunited to host, joined by the ever-amiable Maniesh Paul.
Their banter, callbacks to Bollywood’s golden eras and sharp humor set the tone — bridging nostalgia with the contemporary. For movie fans, seeing SRK and KJo share the mic again felt like a reunion of old friends, watching over the next generation of storytellers.

Performances That Stole Hearts
No Filmfare is complete without performances. On this night, we witnessed a mix of electrifying energy and emotional resonance — from dance-musical numbers to tributes, all threaded into the narrative of cinema’s rich legacy.
A particularly memorable moment – Shah Rukh and Kajol dancing “Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai” — a nostalgic throwback that sent a wave of “Bollywood feels” through the audience.

70th Filmfare Awards : The Big Winners & Surprise Moments

While every award has its weight, a few stood out — either by sheer sweep or emotional resonance.

Laapataa Ladies — The Night’s Big Champion
The film that dominated the night was Laapataa Ladies. With 24 nominations — the highest for any film this year — it walked away with 13 trophies, including Best Film and Best Director (Kiran Rao).
It tied the record for the most wins in a single Filmfare edition (a feat previously achieved by Gully Boy).
Its recognition spanned technical, musical, writing, and acting categories — a sweeping testimony to how deeply the film resonated across the board.

Acting Honors & Joint Wins

Best Actor (Male): In an unusual but celebratory twist, Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) shared the trophy.
Best Actress (Female): Alia Bhatt took home the honor for her performance in Jigra, shining in a year crowded with formidable contenders.
Supporting & Critics’ Awards: Laapataa Ladies didn’t relent — Chhaya Kadam won Best Supporting Actress, Ravi Kishan won Best Supporting Actor. On the critics’ front – Pratibha Ranta (Best Actress) and Rajkummar Rao (Best Actor) were honored.

Technical & Musical Excellence
Wins in writing (Dialogue, Screenplay), editing, sound design, cinematography, background score — Laapataa Ladies and Kill figured prominently. Ram Sampath scored for Laapataa Ladies won Best Music, while Arijit Singh (for the song “Sajni”) got Best Male Playback.
Madhubanti Bagchi won Best Female Playback for Stree 2 — one of the few wins beyond the Laapataa wave.

Lifetime & Special Awards
Two legends were honored – Zeenat Aman and the late Shyam Benegal received Lifetime Achievement Awards, reminding everyone of the giants on whose shoulders today’s cinema stands.
Also worth noting – the R. D. Burman Award for Upcoming Talent went to Achint Thakkar, spotlighting fresh voices in the musical domain.

70th Filmfare Awards : Highlights, Takeaways & What Made It Different

1. Balanced Celebration of Mainstream & Content Cinema
What stood out most was how the night didn’t just honor big commercial wins but equally celebrated content-driven films. Laapataa Ladies, a story rooted in social themes and women’s journeys, dominating the awards, speaks to an ongoing shift – audiences and critics increasingly value substance. As a film-lover, this gives me hope that storytelling is regaining its rightful place.

2. Nostalgia Meets Newer Generations
Bringing back Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar as hosts bridged eras — reminding the industry of its roots while celebrating fresh talent. The dance performances, tributes to veteran artists and homage segments peppered throughout added emotional layers beyond mere awards tally.

3. Records, Tie Wins & Shared Glory
The joint win for Best Actor (Abhishek Bachchan & Kartik Aaryan) was a highlight — showing respect for diverse acting styles. Tying the record for 13 wins (with Gully Boy) elevated Laapataa Ladies into a landmark status.

4. The Quiet Wins That Matter
Sometimes technical awards go unnoticed by general audiences. But the wins in editing, sound, cinematography, screenplay are what elevate good films to great ones. For cinephiles like me, those small gold trophies are the true heartbeats behind scenes.

70th Filmfare Awards : Final Thoughts

As someone who breathes cinema — its highs, lows, behind-the-scenes magic, the 70th Filmfare Awards felt like more than a glitzy night. It was an affirmation – Bollywood is still capable of surprising us, of honoring depth and of weaving together past and future in one unforgettable evening.

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Prashant

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