Filmfare Awards 2025: Laapataa Ladies Creates History with 13 Wins as Alia, Abhishek and Kartik Shine Bright
The glittering night of the Filmfare Awards 2025 was one for the history books. The much-loved celebration of Indian cinema turned into a record-breaking affair as Laapataa Ladies swept the floor with an astonishing 13 awards, the highest ever won by a single film in Filmfare’s seven-decade journey. The evening celebrated cinematic brilliance, heartfelt performances and powerful storytelling that defined the past year of Bollywood.
Held at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, the event brought together the film fraternity under one roof in a dazzling display of fashion, emotion and applause. The hosting trio of Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul kept the night alive with humour and warmth, as the audience waited in eager anticipation to see which names would be etched in Filmfare glory.
The Big Winners of the Night
The awards were dominated by heartfelt performances that left audiences spellbound. Alia Bhatt took home the Best Actress (Leading Role, Female) trophy for her nuanced portrayal in Jigra, a film that showcased her emotional depth and maturity as an actor. The Best Actor (Leading Role, Male) category saw an unusual yet heartening twist — Abhishek Bachchan for I Want to Talk and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion shared the top honour, marking one of the rare joint wins in Filmfare history.
The critics too had their say, with Rajkummar Rao winning Best Actor (Critics) for Srikanth, while Pratibha Ranta bagged Best Actress (Critics) for her standout performance in Laapataa Ladies. Supporting actor categories also added to the film’s glory as Ravi Kishan and Chhaya Kadam won in male and female categories respectively, both hailing from Laapataa Ladies.
Laapataa Ladies Leads the Charge
The star of the night was undoubtedly Laapataa Ladies. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film not only won Best Film and Best Director but also picked up awards for Best Screenplay, Best Dialogue, Best Costume Design, and several others. With its relatable story, stellar performances and refreshing tone, it resonated deeply with both critics and audiences. Its success across categories reaffirmed that simple storytelling, when done with heart and purpose, can outshine even the biggest commercial blockbusters.
Music too played a vital role in the film’s magic. Ram Sampath’s compositions earned him the Best Music Album award, while Prashant Pandey won Best Lyrics for “Sajni”. Arijit Singh’s soulful rendition of the same track earned him the Best Male Playback Singer trophy, adding another feather to his already glittering cap. On the female front, Madhubanti Bagchi claimed the Best Female Playback Singer award for her track “Aaj Ki Raat” from Stree 2.
Newcomers and Technical Triumphs
Fresh faces also made their mark. Nitanshi Goel won Best Debut (Female) for her charming performance in Laapataa Ladies, while Lakshya was named Best Debut (Male) for his action-packed role in Kill. The film Kill also dominated technical categories, picking up trophies for cinematography, editing, production design, sound and action direction. Its slick execution and bold visual style proved that genre cinema can hold its own amid emotional dramas.
A Night of Balance and Celebration
Beyond the trophies, the 2025 Filmfare Awards reflected a healthy mix of star power and fresh energy. Established names like Alia and Abhishek shared the spotlight with newcomers like Nitanshi, showing that the industry’s evolving landscape now embraces both experience and experimentation. The joint Best Actor award was a refreshing nod to the fact that storytelling today has many heroes — each unique in their own right.
As the curtains closed on the star-studded evening, the overwhelming success of Laapataa Ladies symbolized a new chapter for Hindi cinema. It was a celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration — proving once again that films that come from the heart truly win hearts.
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