Bollywood today: Kunal Khemu won the debutant director, Alia Bhatt wins, and more

The Filmfare Awards night turned into a glittering celebration of Bollywood’s finest, blending nostalgia, emotion, and new beginnings.

By Rajasree Roy

Oct 12, 2025 19:46 IST

The Filmfare award took place yesterday, and all the Bollywood stars celebrated the event as a festival. Here's a look:

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol mesmerized the audience with iconic performances of Suraj Hua Maddham and Ladki Badi Anjani Hai, while Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul kept the energy high throughout the night. They both got Filmfare awards for their contribution in Bollywood. Kajol shared, “That was then. This is now.. Most epic throwback.Thank you @filmfare for my 7th black lady.”

Kartik Aryan won his first Filmfare award for his movie Chandu Champion. He shared his pictures on Insta and said, “Champion girta hai... par rukta nahi. "Some moments feel like a dream... and this was one of them.”

Lakshya Lalwani, the hot topic from Bads of Bollywood, now won the Filmfare debutant actor award for his film ‘Kill’, and just like his scene from the Bads of Bollywood he took the award when Shah Rukh was on the stage. Life imitated art. Here's the post.

Alia Bhatt shares a series of pictures from the Jigra shoot, as she won the best actress award at Filmfare. She says this one will be close to her heart. She ends her post saying, “For now, all I can say is, Taara na disse, ya chaann kho jaawe. Tenu sang rakhna.”

Kunal Khemu won the Filmfare award for best debutant director for Madgaon Express. He shared his excitement on Instagram. He shared a bunch of pictures and wrote, “Filmfare Baby!! A trophy that I have secretly wanted in my name since I was a child. Finally to have it in my hands last night felt Surreal. Thank you @filmfare and @jiteshpillaai for the honour, this one will always be special. To my entire Madgaon express family…and every person who worked on the film in every department from the beginning of the film to the release of it.To every person who bought that movie ticket and watched my film and everyone who helped spread the good word and give love to the film.To my loving family who always stand by me through everything, I thank you with joined hands, A heart full of love and gratitude and I promise to keep doing what I do till I possibly can”

Rajkumar Rao shared his fit checks and clicked pictures with the Filmfare trophy as he won best actor critics choice, for Srikanth.

Pratibha Ranta shares her pictures with the trophy as she won the Filmfare just after debuting in Bollywood with Laapata Ladies, she writes, “Thank you @filmfare, @jiteshpillaai sir,Filmfare jury for this incredible honour the Best Actress Critics' Choice Award. It really means a lot. Thank you so much”

From legendary stars to fresh faces, the night celebrated every shade of cinema. Filmfare once again proved to be more than an award show-it was Bollywood’s grand festival of dreams, memories, and milestones, where every black lady told a story of passion and perseverance.

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