Filmfare Awards 2025: Alia Bhatt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies dominate the night with 13 wins, including Best Film and Best Director.
🎬 Bollywood’s Biggest Night Shines in Ahmedabad
The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 celebrated the finest talent in Hindi cinema on Saturday, October 11, at the EKA Arena, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad. Hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, along with Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul, the glittering ceremony was filled with glamour, laughter, and unforgettable performances.
The stage lit up with spectacular acts by Shah Rukh Khan, Kriti Sanon, Kajol, and others, making it a truly memorable evening for Bollywood fans worldwide.
🏆 Laapataa Ladies Rules the Night with Record Wins
The spotlight of the evening belonged to Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, which emerged as the biggest winner of the night. The film bagged 13 trophies, including the coveted Best Film and Best Director awards — matching the record once set by Gully Boy.
The social drama, known for its heartfelt storytelling and standout performances, also earned awards for Best Screenplay, Best Dialogue, Best Music Album, Best Supporting Actors, and Best Background Score, proving its dominance across multiple categories.
🌟 Alia Bhatt, Abhishek Bachchan & Kartik Aaryan Win Big
The acting categories saw powerful performances being recognized this year.
- Alia Bhatt took home the Best Actress award for Jigra, winning hearts with her emotionally charged performance.
- Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) shared the Best Actor (Male) trophy in a rare tie that delighted fans.
- Rajkummar Rao and Pratibha Ranta bagged the Critics’ Awards for their stellar performances in Srikanth and Laapataa Ladies, respectively.
🎥 Complete List of Filmfare Awards 2025 Winners
🏅 Best Actor (Male): Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk) & Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion)
🏅 Best Actor (Female): Alia Bhatt (Jigra)
🏅 Critics’ Best Actor (Male): Rajkummar Rao (Srikanth)
🏅 Critics’ Best Actor (Female): Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Supporting Actor (Male): Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Supporting Actor (Female): Chhaya Kadam (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Director: Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Film: Laapataa Ladies
🏅 Critics’ Best Film: I Want To Talk (Shoojit Sircar)
🏅 Best Story: Aditya Dhar & Monal Thakkar (Article 370)
🏅 Best Screenplay: Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Dialogue: Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Music Album: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Lyrics: Prashant Pandey (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Playback Singer (Male): Arijit Singh (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Playback Singer (Female): Madhubanti Bagchi (Stree 2)
🏅 Best Debut Actor (Female): Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Debut Actor (Male): Lakshya (Kill)
🏅 Best Debut Director: Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express) & Aditya Suhas Jambhale (Article 370)
🏅 Best Action: Seayoung Oh & Parvez Shaikh (Kill)
🏅 Best Editing: Shivkumar V. Panicker (Kill)
🏅 Best Production Design: Mayur Sharma (Kill)
🏅 Best Cinematography: Rafey Mehmood (Kill)
🏅 Best Sound Design: Subash Sahoo (Kill)
🏅 Best VFX: Redefine (Munjya)
🏅 Best Background Score: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Costume Design: Darshan Jalan (Laapataa Ladies)
🏅 Best Choreography: Bosco-Caesar (Tauba Tauba from Bad Newz)
🌟 Special Awards
🎖️ Lifetime Achievement Awards: Zeenat Aman & Shyam Benegal (Posthumously)
🎖️ RD Burman Award for Upcoming Talent in Music: Achint Thakkar (Jigra, Mr & Mrs Mahi)
💫 A Night of Glitz, Glamour, and Great Cinema
The Filmfare Awards 2025 not only honored cinematic brilliance but also showcased the evolving storytelling landscape of Bollywood. From Laapataa Ladies’ social message to Jigra’s emotional depth and Kill’s technical excellence, the event proved that Hindi cinema continues to thrive with creativity, diversity, and passion.
