The 69th edition of the prestigious Filmfare Awards unfolded in Gujarat, showcasing a dazzling celebration of talent and glamour. Power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt stole the spotlight, clinching the top honors for their remarkable performances in films from the previous year. Let’s dive into the complete winners list and relive the magic of the evening.
Top Honors for Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt received a standing ovation as they were crowned the Best Actors for their outstanding contributions to the world of cinema. Ranbir Kapoor’s compelling performance in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s controversial film Animal earned him the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) award, while Alia Bhatt’s stellar portrayal in Karan Johar’s romantic family drama Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani secured her the coveted trophy for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female).
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Musical Brilliance and Lyrical Excellence
The music world also witnessed its share of triumphs, with the Best Music Album title going to Animal (Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshwardhan Rameshwar, Gurinder Seagal). The soulful track “Tere Vaaste” from Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya, earned the Best Lyrics award.
Technical Excellence Recognized
The technical brilliance behind the scenes was acknowledged with awards in various categories. Noteworthy mentions include Avinash Arun Dhaware for Best Cinematography (Three of Us), Harshavardhan Rameshwar for Best Background Score (Animal), and Ishita Moitra for Best Dialogue (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani).
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Special Recognitions and Debutants
The ceremony also marked the recognition of debut talents, with Tarun Dudeja winning Best Debut Director for Dhak Dhak, and Aditya Rawal and Alizeh Agnihotri bagging Best Debut Male (Faraaz) and Best Debut Female (Farrey) respectively.
Lifetime Achievement: David Dhawan
In a heartfelt moment, the legendary David Dhawan was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
Complete List of Filmfare Awards 2024 Winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Film | 12th Fail |
| Best Director | Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail) |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) | Ranbir Kapoor (Animal) |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) | Alia Bhatt (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) |
| Best Film (Critics’) | Joram (Devashish Makhija) |
| Best Actor (Critics’) | Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) |
| Best Actress (Critics’) | Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs. Norway) |
| Shefali Shah (Three of Us) | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) | Vicky Kaushal (Dunki) |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) | Shabana Azmi (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) |
| Best Lyrics | Amitabh Bhattacharya (“Tere Vaaste” – Zara Hatke Zara Bachke) |
| Best Music Album | Animal (Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshwardhan Rameshwar, Gurinder Seagal) |
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Bhupinder Babbal (Arjan Vailly – Animal) |
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Shilpa Rao (Besharam Rang – Pathaan) |
| Best Story | Amit Rai (OMG 2), Devashish Makhija (Joram) |
| Best Screenplay | Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail) |
| Best Dialogue | Ishita Moitra (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) |
| Best Background Score | Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal) |
| Best Cinematography | Avinash Arun Dhaware (Three of Us) |
| Best Production Design | Subrata Chakraborty, Amit Ray (Sam Bahadur) |
| Best Costume Design | Sachin Lovelekar, Divvya Gambhir, Nidhhi Gambhir (Sam Bahadur) |
| Best Sound Design | Kunal Sharma (Mpse) (Sam Bahadur) Sync Cinema (Animal) |
| Best Editing | Jaskunwar Singh Kohli- Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail) |
| Best Action | Spiro Razatos, Anl Arasu, Craig Macrae, Yannick Ben, Kecha Khamphakdee, Sunil Rodrigues (Jawan) |
| Best VFX | Red Chillies VFX (Jawan) |
| Best Choreography | Ganesh Acharya (“What Jhumka?” – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) |
| Best Debut Director | Tarun Dudeja (Dhak Dhak) |
| Best Debut Male | Aditya Rawal (Faraaz) |
| Best Debut Female | Alizeh Agnihotri (Farrey) |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | David Dhawan |
Two-Day Extravaganza
This year, the Filmfare Awards spanned over two days, with Technical Awards presented on Saturday and other awards distributed on Sunday. The event, hosted by Karan Johar, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Maniesh Paul, showcased not only glamour but also captivating performances and inspiring moments of victory.
Conclusion
As the curtains fell on the 69th Filmfare Awards, the film industry celebrated excellence, creativity, and the magic that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Congratulations to all the winners who contributed to the spectacular success of the 69th Filmfare Awards!
