Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Who won at Filmfare Awards 2023? Here's complete winners' list

The award ceremony was hosted by superstar Salman Khan, Maniesh Paul, and Ayushmann Khurrana.

Who won at Filmfare Awards 2023? Here's complete winners' list

Filmfare Awards is one of the oldest and most prominent film events dedicated to the Hindi film industry. The awards were first introduced in 1954 and on Thursday it marked its 68th edition. The latest event saw many young artists fulfilling their dreams of winning the iconic Black Lady.

From Alia Bhatt clinching the Best Actress trophy to Rajkummar Rao winning the Best Actor award, Filmfare Awards 2023 was mainly dominated by Gangubai Kathiawadi and Badhai Do.


Here is the complete winners' list:

Best Film: Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Film (Critics): Badhaai Do

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Rajkummar Rao for Badhaai Do

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Actor (Critics): Sanjay Mishra for Vadh

Best Actress (Critics): Bhumi Pednekar for Badhaai Do and Tabu for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Best Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Anil Kapoor for Jug Jugg Jeeyo

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Sheeba Chaddha for Badhaai Do

Best Music Album: Pritam for Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva

Best Dialogue: Prakash Kapadia and Utkarshini Vashishtha for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Screenplay: Akshat Ghildial, Suman Adhikary, and Harshavardhan Kulkarni for Badhaai Do

Best Story: Akshat Ghildial and Suman Adhikary for Badhaai Do

Best Debut (Male): Ankush Gedam for Jhund

Best Debut (Female): Andrea Kevichusa for Anek

Best Debut Director: Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev Barnwal for Vadh

Lifetime Achievement Award: Prem Chopra

Best Music Album: Pritam for Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva

Best Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya for Kesariya from Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva

Best Playback Singer (Male): Arijit Singh for Kesariya from Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva

Best Playback Singer (Female): Kavita Seth for Rangisari from Jug Jugg Jeeyo

RD Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent: Jahnvi Shrimankar for Dholida from Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best VFX: DNEG and Redefine for Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva

Best Editing: Ninad Khanolkar for An Action Hero

Best Costume Design: Sheetal Sharma for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Production Design: Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Sound Design: Bishwadeep Dipak Chatterjee for Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva

Best Background Score: Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Choreography: Kruti Mahesh for Dholida from Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Cinematography: Sudeep Chatterjee for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Action: Parvez Shaikh for Vikram Vedha

The event was hosted by superstar Salman Khan, Maniesh Paul, and Ayushmann Khurrana.

More For You

Sholay

Sholay turns 50 with global 4K comeback and untold stories

Instagram/rameshsippy47

10 unforgettable ways 'Sholay' still burns bright at 50

Highlights

  • Sholay marks its 50th anniversary on August 15, 2025, with global celebrations and a restored 4K release.
  • The North American 4K premiere will take place at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
  • Rarely seen original ending, where Thakur kills Gabbar, unveiled after decades.
  • UK audiences get a live musical tour recreating Sholay’s iconic songs and scenes.
  • Behind-the-scenes stories reveal casting twists, on-set mischief, and shocking pay gaps.

Some films age. Sholay refuses to.

Keep ReadingShow less
women-led Bollywood films

Bollywood’s most inspiring women-led films to stream this Independence Day

getty images

8 powerful women-led Bollywood films to watch this Independence Day

Highlights

  • Yami Gautam shines in dual roles in A Thursday and Article 370
  • Deepika Padukone delivers a fierce performance as an Air Force officer in Fighter
  • Alia Bhatt’s Raazi portrays a young spy’s patriotic sacrifice during the 1971 war
  • Priyanka Chopra’s Mary Kom celebrates the journey of India’s boxing legend
  • Kangana Ranaut plays strong roles in Tejas and Manikarnika
  • Sonam Kapoor brings to life the heroic story of flight attendant Neerja Bhanot

From A Thursday to Fighter, some of Bollywood’s most unforgettable patriotic and inspirational films have been led by women who delivered performances that left a lasting impact. These films inspire courage, celebrate determination, and tell stories of women who rise above all odds.

Keep ReadingShow less
Rachel Brosnahan and Jason Ralph

Jason Ralph fuels speculation over Rachel Brosnahan marriage after controversial Instagram activity

Getty Images

Rachel Brosnahan marriage speculation grows after Jason Ralph’s controversial Instagram activity

Highlights

  • Jason Ralph, husband of Superman star Rachel Brosnahan, liked a controversial Instagram comment hinting at trouble in their marriage.
  • The comment accused Brosnahan of having inappropriate chemistry with co-star David Corenswet.
  • Ralph has since turned off Instagram comments, but screenshots of the ‘like’ are circulating widely.
  • Fans are split on whether the action was accidental, sarcastic, or a genuine reflection of marital issues.

Rachel Brosnahan’s husband, actor Jason Ralph, is at the centre of a heated social media debate after he liked a provocative Instagram comment about her on-screen chemistry with Superman co-star David Corenswet. The online reaction has been swift, with fans speculating whether his action was a subtle dig, a careless mistake, or simply a misunderstood joke.

The comment in question accused Brosnahan of crossing boundaries with a co-star and suggested Ralph should “stand up for himself” and “leave her.” Within hours, screenshots of Ralph’s ‘like’ were circulating across Reddit, X, and Instagram gossip pages. Soon after, Ralph disabled comments on his posts, but by then, the digital trail was impossible to erase.

Keep ReadingShow less
Christmas Karma release

Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Christmas Karma’ unveils first look posters and confirms November release

Gurinder Chadha reveals star cast and music lineup for ‘Christmas Karma’ ahead of November release

Highlights:

  • Christmas Karma, Gurinder Chadha’s festive musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol, hits cinemas on 14 November 2025.
  • Kunal Nayyar leads a star-packed cast including Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, Boy George and Hugh Bonneville.
  • Soundtrack blends gospel, bhangra, rap and pop with contributions from Gary Barlow, Panjabi MC and Malkit Singh.
  • The film celebrates Britain’s multicultural spirit with a fresh, modern twist on Dickens’ classic.

Gurinder Chadha, the celebrated filmmaker behind Bend It Like Beckham and Blinded By The Light, is set to deliver a new festive spectacle with Christmas Karma, opening exclusively in UK and Irish cinemas on 14 November 2025. The film’s first-look posters have just been released, giving audiences a colourful preview of its star-studded cast and vibrant energy.

The musical reimagines Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol through a contemporary British lens. Kunal Nayyar, best known for The Big Bang Theory, stars as Mr Sood, a modern-day Scrooge whose journey through self-reflection is guided by three eccentric spirits. Eva Longoria takes on the role of the Ghost of Christmas Past, Billy Porter embodies the Ghost of Christmas Present, and Boy George appears as the Ghost of Christmas Future. Hugh Bonneville plays Jacob Marley, with Danny Dyer joining as a London cabbie who becomes part of Sood’s transformation.

Keep ReadingShow less
Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin opens up about third facelift and painful healing process

Getty Images

Kathy Griffin admits vanity behind third facelift and describes graphic details of painful recovery

Highlights:

  • Comedian Kathy Griffin admits to having her third facelift along with eyelid and chin surgery.
  • The Emmy-winning star credits Beverly Hills surgeon Dr Ben Talei, who has also worked with singer Sia.
  • Griffin shared the recovery was “painful” and detailed the difficult first days post-surgery.
  • The My Life on the D-List star has a long history with cosmetic procedures dating back to her 20s.

Kathy Griffin is once again making headlines, not for her comedy, but for her latest cosmetic transformation. The 64-year-old comedian was photographed in Malibu this week looking noticeably more youthful after confirming she had undergone her third facelift, along with additional work on her eyelids and chin.

Griffin, known for her sharp wit and unapologetic honesty, was seen leaving a Pilates class wearing an orange T-shirt reading “Adopt, Don’t Shop,” navy leggings, black flats, and oversized orange sunglasses. Her signature red hair was tied back in a high ponytail as she carried a patterned tote bag in the bright California sun.

Keep ReadingShow less