Glitz, Glamour, and Triumph: Highlights from the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024
The glittering celebration of Indian cinema unfolded at the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism, held in GIFT City, Gujarat. Over two days, the event showcased the pinnacle of cinematic excellence, kicking off with a grand Curtain Raiser. Hosted by the charismatic trio of Karan Johar, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Maneish Paul, the gala night witnessed a constellation of stars gracing the red carpet, mesmerizing performances, and poignant moments of triumph.
The coveted Black Lady, symbolizing distinction and achievement in Bollywood, found its way into the hands of the industry’s brightest luminaries. Here’s an overview of the winners at the prestigious event:
Best Film: “12th Fail”
Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra for “12th Fail”
Best Film Critics’ Choice: “Joram” directed by Devashish Makhija
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Ranbir Kapoor for “Animal”
Best Actor Critics’ Choice: Vikrant Massey for “12th Fail”
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt for “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani”
Best Actress Critics’ Choice: Rani Mukerji for “Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway” and Shefali Shah for “Three of Us”
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Vicky Kaushal for “Dunki”
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Shabana Azmi for “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani”
Best Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya for “Tere Vaaste” from “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke”
Best Music Album: “Animal” composed by various artists including Pritam, Vishal Mishra, and others
Best Playback Singer (Male): Bhupinder Babbal for “Arjan Vailly” from “Animal”
Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao for “Besharam Rang” from “Pathaan”
Best Story: Amit Rai for “OMG 2” and Devashish Makhija for “Joram”
Best Screenplay: Vidhu Vinod Chopra for “12th Fail”
Best Dialogue: Ishita Moitra for “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani”
Best Background Score: Harshavardhan Rameshwar for “Animal”
Best Cinematography: Avinash Arun Dhaware for “Three of Us”
Best Production Design: Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray for “Sam Bahadur”
Best Costume Design: Sachin Lovelekar, Divvya Gambhir, and Nidhhi Gambhir for “Sam Bahadur”
Best Sound Design: Kunal Sharma for “Sam Bahadur” and Sync Cinema for “Animal”
Best Editing: Jaskunwar Singh Kohli and Vidhu Vinod Chopra for “12th Fail”
Best Action: Spiro Razatos, Anl Arasu, Craig Macrae, and others for “Jawan”
Best VFX: Red Chillies VFX for “Jawan”
Best Choreography: Ganesh Acharya for “What Jhumka?” from “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani”
Best Debut Director: Tarun Dudeja for “Dhak Dhak”
Best Debut Male: Aditya Rawal for “Faraaz”
Best Debut Female: Alizeh Agnihotri for “Farrey”
Lifetime Achievement Award: David Dhawan
RD Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent: Shreyas Puranik for “Satranga” from “Animal”
The 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism showcased the diversity and brilliance of Indian cinema, honoring both established veterans and promising newcomers while celebrating the magic of storytelling and filmmaking.