A Historic Night in Ahmedabad
The glamorous 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 were held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, at the iconic Ekka Club on Friday evening. The star-studded show began at 7:30 PM, welcoming top Bollywood celebrities. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan returned as host after 17 years, adding extra sparkle to the event.
‘Laapataa Ladies’ Creates Record with 24 Nominations
This year’s biggest highlight was ‘Laapataa Ladies’, which made history by bagging 24 nominations, the highest in the 70-year legacy of the Filmfare Awards. The movie’s success dominated several categories, including music, costume, and storytelling.
Winners List – 70th Filmfare Awards 2025
| Award Category | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Debut (Male) | Lakshya | Kill |
| Best Debut (Female) | Nitanshi Goel | Laapataa Ladies |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Zeenat Aman | — |
| Best Costume Design | Darshan Jalan | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Editing | Shivkumar V. Panicker | Kill |
| Best Action | Siyang Oh & Parvez Shaikh | Kill |
| Best VFX | Redefine Studios | Munjya |
| Best Choreography | Bosco–Caesar | Tauba Tauba (Bad Newz) |
| Best Background Score | Ram Sampath | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Music Album | Ram Sampath | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Sound Design | Subhash Sahoo | Kill |
| Best Debut Director | Kunal Khemu & Aditya Suhas Jambhale | Madgaon Express, Article 370 |
| Cine Icon Award | Bimal Roy, Meena Kumari, Nutan, Dilip Kumar | — |
| R.D. Burman Award | Achint Thakkar | Jigra, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi |
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Madhubanti Bagchi | Stree 2 |
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Arijit Singh | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Lyrics | Prashant Pandey | Laapataa Ladies |
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Achint Thakkar Brings Glory to Gujarat
Gujarat’s proud musician Achint Thakkar received the R.D. Burman Award for his outstanding compositions in Jigra and Mr. & Mrs. Mahi. His modern yet soulful style impressed critics and audiences alike, placing him among India’s most promising composers.
A Night of Music, Cinema, and Legacy
From honoring legends like Zeenat Aman to celebrating young talents, the 70th Filmfare Awards stood as a tribute to creativity and cinematic brilliance. With music ruling the stage and stars shining bright, Ahmedabad witnessed an unforgettable chapter in Bollywood history.
