1. 69th Filmfare Awards held in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar.
2. Star-studded affair with Bollywood’s elite in attendance.
3. Night celebrated cinematic excellence with thrilling performances and deserving wins.
Entertainment, Jan 29: The 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards held in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar was a star-studded affair, graced by the who’s who of Bollywood. From thrilling performances to well-deserved wins, the night was a celebration of cinematic excellence.
Award Highlights
- Best Film (Popular): ’12th Fail’
- Vikrant Massey starrer ’12th Fail’ clinched the Best Film award, garnering praise for its compelling narrative.
- Best Film (Critics): ‘Joram’
- The Critics’ choice for Best Film went to ‘Joram,’ acknowledging its unique storytelling and impactful performances.
- Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra for ’12th Fail’
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra received the Best Director award for his outstanding work on ’12th Fail,’ a testament to his directorial prowess.
- Best Actor In A Leading Role: Ranbir Kapoor for ‘Animal’
- Ranbir Kapoor’s powerful portrayal in ‘Animal’ earned him the Best Actor award, showcasing his versatility on screen.
- Best Actor (Critics): Vikrant Massey for ’12th Fail’
- Vikrant Massey’s stellar performance in ’12th Fail’ garnered critical acclaim, securing him the Best Actor (Critics) trophy.
- Best Actress In A Leading Role: Alia Bhatt for ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’
- Alia Bhatt shone bright, winning the Best Actress award for her compelling role in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.’
- Best Actress (Critics): Rani Mukerji for ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’, Shefali Shah for ‘Three of Us’
- Rani Mukerji and Shefali Shah shared the Critics’ choice for Best Actress, both delivering exceptional performances in their respective films.
- Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male): Vicky Kaushal for ‘Dunki’
- Vicky Kaushal’s impactful supporting role in ‘Dunki’ earned him the accolade for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
- Best Actress In a Supporting Role: Shabana Azmi for ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’
- Shabana Azmi’s stellar performance in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ secured her the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award.
- Best Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya for ‘Tere Vaaste’ from ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’
- Amitabh Bhattacharya’s poignant lyrics in ‘Tere Vaaste’ earned him the Best Lyrics award.
- Best Music Album: ‘Animal’
- The music of ‘Animal,’ composed by Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshwardhan Rameshwar, and Gurinder Seagal, bagged the Best Music Album award.
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- Best Playback Singer (Male): Bhupinder Babbal for ‘Arjan Vailly’ from ‘Animal’
- Bhupinder Babbal’s soulful rendition of ‘Arjan Vailly’ from ‘Animal’ earned him the Best Playback Singer (Male) award.
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao for ‘Besharam Rang’ from ‘Pathaan’
- Shilpa Rao’s mesmerizing voice in ‘Besharam Rang’ from ‘Pathaan’ won her the Best Playback Singer (Female) trophy.
- Best Story: Amit Rao for ‘OMG 2’
- Amit Rao’s engaging narrative in ‘OMG 2’ secured him the Best Story award.
- Best Screenplay: Vidhu Vinod Chopra for ’12th Fail’
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s brilliant screenplay in ’12th Fail’ earned him the Best Screenplay accolade.
- Best Dialogue: Ishita Moitra for ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’
- Ishita Moitra’s impactful dialogue in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ earned her the Best Dialogue award.
Star-Studded Performances
The glamorous night also featured electrifying performances by Bollywood stars:
- Kareena Kapoor
- Karisma Kapoor
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Varun Dhawan
- Kartik Aaryan
Their performances added to the grandeur of the event, leaving the audience in awe.
The Filmfare Awards 2024 proved to be a memorable night, honoring excellence in Bollywood and setting the stage for another year of cinematic brilliance.
