Live Updates from the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025: Alia Bhatt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Kartik Aaryan Shine, Laapataa Ladies Crowned Best Film with Support from Gujarat Tourism
The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025, in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism, took place on October 11 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. The event saw a glittering red carpet, star appearances, and enthralling performances. Shah Rukh Khan made a return as host after 17 years, alongside Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul.
Stellar Performances and Debuts
High-energy acts by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, and Siddhant Chaturvedi wowed the audience, with Panday and Chaturvedi marking their debut performances at Filmfare.
Key Winners at the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025
- Best Actor in Leading Role (Male): Abhishek Bachchan and Kartik Aaryan
- Best Actor in Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt
- Critics’ Award for Best Actor (Male): Rajkummar Rao
- Critics’ Award for Best Actor (Female): Pratibha Rannta
- Best Supporting Actor (Female): Chhaya Kadam for Laapataa Ladies
- Best Supporting Actor (Male): Ravi Kishan for Laapataa Ladies
- Critics’ Award for Best Film: Shoojit Sircar for I Want To Talk
- Best Debut Actor (Female): Nitanshi Goel
- Best Debut Actor (Male): Lakshya
- Best Debut Director: Kunal Kemmu, Aditya Suhas Jambhale
- Best Action: Aditya Dhar
- Best Screenplay: Sneha Desai for Laapataa Ladies
- Best Music Album: Ram Sampath for Laapataa Ladies
Laapataa Ladies: The Big Winner
Laapataa Ladies clinched the award for Best Film, with support from Gujarat Tourism. The film also received accolades for Best Screenplay and Best Dialogue by Sneha Desai, and Best Music Album by Ram Sampath. The film’s impact was further solidified by awards for Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan in supporting roles.
Diverse Talent Celebrated
New talents shone this year with Nitanshi Goel and Lakshya winning best debut awards. Established figures like Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi were honored for their playback singing contributions.
How to Enjoy the Event
Tickets were available through the District app, offering seamless QR-based entry and wristband access. For those unable to attend in person, highlights and backstage moments were shared across Filmfare’s social media platforms.
The 70th Filmfare Awards was a night of glamour, celebration, and homage to the exceptional talent in Hindi cinema, leaving fans eagerly anticipating next year’s festivities.
