Filmfare: Kiran wins Best Director; 'Laapataa Ladies' bags Best Film
What's the story
The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 with Gujarat Tourism was a star-studded affair at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. The event celebrated the best of Indian cinema and saw superstar Shah Rukh Khan, ace filmmaker Karan Johar, and Maniesh Paul as hosts. The coveted award for Best Director went to Kiran Rao for Laapataa Ladies, while the project also bagged the award for Best Film.
Best Film and Director
Rao was competing with these directors
The Best Director category included acclaimed filmmakers like Amar Kaushik (Stree 2), Nikhil Nagesh Bhat (Kill), Aditya Suhas Jambhale (Article 370), and Anees Bazmee (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3). On the other hand, the Best Film category had a mix of genres with Article 370, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Kill, Laapataa Ladies, and Stree 2 nominated.
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Congratulations to the team!
Congratulations!
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Star-studded evening
Performances, glitz, and glamor
The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards ceremony was a star-studded evening that brought together top actors, rising talents, renowned filmmakers, and industry veterans. The event featured electrifying performances by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, and Siddhant Chaturvedi. This year also marked the return of Khan as host after almost 17 years.