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filmfare awards for best critics Complete Guide & Winners List 2025

The filmfare awards for best critics — India's most celebrated Bollywood film awards. Complete winners list across all 30+ categories, records, history, and most-awarded celebrities. Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Film, Best Director & more.

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The Filmfare Best Critics Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. Following are the winners list of Filmfare Best Critics Award.
 
Year Film Producer
2019 Andhadhun Sriram Raghavan
2018 Newton Amit V Masurkar
2017 Neerja Ram Madhvani
2016 Piku Shoojit Sircar
2015 Ankhon Dekhi Rajat Kapoor
2014 The Lunchbox Ritesh Batra
2013 Gangs of Wasseypur Anurag Kashyap
2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Zoya Akhtar
2011 Udaan Vikramaditya Motwane
2010 Firaaq Nandita Das
2009 Mumbai Meri Jaan Ronnie Screwvala
2008 Chak De India! Aditya Chopra
2007 Lage Raho Munna Bhai Vidhu Vinod Chopra
2006 Black Sanjay Leela Bhansali
2005 Dev Govind Nihalani
2004 Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. Vidhu Vinod Chopra
2003 The Legend of Bhagat Singh Ramesh & Kumar Taurani
2002 Dil Chahta Hai Ritesh Sidwani
2001 Halo Santosh Sivan
2000 Sarfarosh John Mathew Matthan
1999 Satya Ram Gopal Varma
1998 Virasat Priyadarshan
1997 Khamoshi: The Musical Sanjay Leela Bhansali
1996 Bombay Mani Ratnam
1995 Bandit Queen Shekhar Kapur
1994 Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Kundan Shah
1993 Idiot Mani Kaul
1992 Diksha Arun Kaul
1991 Kasba Kumar Shahani
1990 Khayal Gatha Kumar Shahani
1989 Om-Dar-Ba-Dar Kamal Swaroop
1988 No Filmfare Awards In This Year
1987 No Filmfare Awards In This Year
1986 Aghaat Govind Nihalani
1985 Damul Prakash Jha
1984 Sookha M.S. Sathyu
1983 Masoom Shekhar Kapur
1982 Aadharshila Ashok Ahuja
1981 Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai Saeed Mirza
1980 Jeena Yahan Basu Chatterjee
1979 Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan Saeed Mirza
1978 Shatranj Ke Khiladi Satyajit Ray
1977 Mrigaya Mrinal Sen
1976 Aandhi Gulzar
1975 Rajnigandha Basu Chatterjee
1974 Duvidha Mani Kaul
1973 Maya Darpan Kumar Shahani
1972 Ashadh Ka Ek Din Mani Kaul
1971 Uski Roti Mani Kaul
 

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Best Film
Movie of the year
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Best Actor
Male performance
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Best Actress
Female performance
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Best Director
Best direction
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Best Supporting Actor
Male support role
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Best Supporting Actress
Female support role
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Best Male Singer
Playback singing
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Best Female Singer
Playback singing

Filmfare Awards Records

All-time records and most wins in Filmfare Awards history

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Most Best Actor Wins
Shah Rukh Khan & Dilip Kumar
8 Filmfare Best Actor Awards each — the joint record for most wins in this category.
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Most Best Actress Wins
Nutan
5 Filmfare Best Actress Awards — holds the all-time record for most wins by an actress.
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Most Best Male Singer Wins
Mohammed Rafi
6 Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Awards — the record for most wins in this category.
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Most Best Female Singer Wins
Lata Mangeshkar
Holds the record for most Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer wins in history.
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Most Overall Filmfare Wins
Amitabh Bachchan
Over 40+ Filmfare Awards across acting, lifetime achievement and special categories — the most by any individual.
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Most Best Music Director
Sachin-Jigar / A.R. Rahman
A.R. Rahman's multiple wins include both regular and critics categories across decades of Indian cinema.

Most Filmfare Awards Won — All-Time Records

🏆 Most Filmfare Best Actor Wins
  • 1Shah Rukh Khan8
  • 1Dilip Kumar8
  • 3Amitabh Bachchan4
  • 4Aamir Khan3
  • 5Salman Khan2
  • 5Ranbir Kapoor3
  • 7Ranveer Singh3
  • 8Shahid Kapoor3
💃 Most Filmfare Best Actress Wins
  • 1Nutan5
  • 2Meena Kumari4
  • 2Nargis4
  • 2Madhuri Dixit4
  • 2Deepika Padukone4
  • 6Alia Bhatt4+
  • 7Kangana Ranaut4
  • 8Kareena Kapoor3

🕰️ Filmfare Awards History — Key Milestones

1954 — First Filmfare Awards
The inaugural Filmfare Awards ceremony is held. Initially called the Clare Awards after Clare Mendonca, editor of The Times of India. Do Bigha Zamin wins Best Film.
1955 — Iconic Black Lady Trophy Introduced
The iconic Black Lady trophy — a stylised black female figure — becomes the symbol of the Filmfare Awards, making it instantly recognisable.
1960s — Golden Era Dominance
Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt and the leading actresses of the Golden Era — Nutan, Nargis, Meena Kumari — dominate the awards. Dilip Kumar wins 8 Best Actor awards across his career.
1970s — Amitabh Era Begins
Amitabh Bachchan emerges as the dominant force in Bollywood. His landmark films like Zanjeer, Deewar, and Sholay earn him multiple Filmfare Awards, establishing him as the "Shehenshah of Bollywood".
1990s — Shah Rukh Khan's Rise
Shah Rukh Khan begins his record-equalling journey to 8 Filmfare Best Actor awards. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, Swades define his award-winning career alongside co-stars Madhuri Dixit and Kajol.
2000s — Critics Award Introduced
The Filmfare Critics Award is established to recognise performances overlooked by popular vote, giving a platform to critical cinema and offbeat films beyond mainstream Bollywood.
2010s — New Generation Dominates
Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Kangana Ranaut emerge as the dominant winners. A.R. Rahman wins multiple music awards. Alia Bhatt becomes the most awarded actress of her generation.
2020s — Digital Era
Filmfare Awards ceremony begins streaming on digital platforms. OTT films become eligible. Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone continue to dominate as the industry adapts to post-pandemic changes.

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Complete year-by-year winners for every category

🎬Best Film 👑Best Actor 💃Best Actress 🎥Best Director 🎭Best Supporting Actor 🌟Best Supporting Actress 🎤Best Male Singer 🎵Best Female Singer 🎼Best Music Director 📝Best Lyricist 📜Best Screenplay 😈Best Negative Role 😄Best Comic Role 🌱Best Male Debut 🌸Best Female Debut 🎯Best Critics Movie 🎭Critics Performance 👑Lifetime Achievement 📷Best Cinematography ✂️Best Editing 💃Best Choreography 📖Best Story 💬Best Dialogue 🎨Best Art Direction 🎻Best Background Score 💥Best Action ✨Best Special Effects 👗Best Costume Design 🔊Best Sound Recording 🎬Best Debut Director 🎼R.D. Burman Award ⚡Power Award ⭐Special Performance 🏅Best Film of 50 Years 🎭Best Scene 📹Critics Documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions — Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Awards were first held in 1954, the same year as the National Film Awards. They were initially called the Clare Awards after Clare Mendonca, editor of The Times of India. They are presented annually by The Times Group to honour artistic and technical excellence in Hindi cinema. The iconic Black Lady trophy was introduced the following year.
Shah Rukh Khan and Dilip Kumar share the record for most Filmfare Best Actor wins, each having won it 8 times. Dilip Kumar dominated the Golden Era of Hindi cinema, while SRK's record includes wins for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, Swades, Don, My Name Is Khan, and more. Other multiple winners include Amitabh Bachchan (4), Ranbir Kapoor (3), Ranveer Singh (3), and Shahid Kapoor (3).
Nutan holds the record for the most Filmfare Best Actress Awards with 5 wins. She is followed by Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhuri Dixit, and Deepika Padukone with 4 wins each. Among the current generation, Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone have the most wins with multiple awards between 2014 and 2024.
The Filmfare Black Lady is the iconic trophy given at the Filmfare Awards — a stylised black female figure representing excellence in Indian cinema. It is one of the most recognisable symbols in Bollywood and has been proudly displayed by generations of India's greatest film stars since the 1950s. Winning a Black Lady is considered a career milestone for Bollywood artists.
The Filmfare Awards have over 30 categories covering Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Male and Female Playback Singer, Best Music Director, Best Lyricist, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Choreography, Best Debut (Male & Female), Critics Awards, Lifetime Achievement, R.D. Burman Award, Best Costume, Best Art Direction, and more. Browse all categories on MazaIndia's Filmfare Awards pages.
Amitabh Bachchan has won the most Filmfare Awards overall, with over 40 awards across acting, special, and lifetime achievement categories. His first Filmfare Award came in 1969 and he continues to receive recognition. Among musicians, A.R. Rahman has accumulated the most total Filmfare music awards in recent decades.
The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour given to individuals who have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to Hindi cinema throughout their career. Past recipients include Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Lata Mangeshkar, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Jeetendra, and many other legends of Bollywood. See the full list at Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Awards.

About Filmfare Awards — India's Most Prestigious Bollywood Film Awards

The Filmfare Awards are India's oldest and most prestigious film awards for Hindi cinema, presented annually by The Times Group since 1954. Named after Filmfare magazine, they honour both the artistic and technical excellence of professionals in Bollywood. The iconic Black Lady trophy is a symbol of cinematic achievement recognised by film lovers across India and the world.

History of Filmfare Awards

The awards were established in the same year as the National Film Awards (1954), and were initially known as the Clare Awards. Over seven decades, they have evolved from a simple industry recognition ceremony into one of India's biggest entertainment events — broadcast on television and digital platforms, watched by millions, and discussed by fans across the country.

Filmfare Awards vs Other Bollywood Awards

While India has many film award ceremonies — including the IIFA Awards, National Film Awards, Screen Awards, and Stardust Awards — the Filmfare Awards are widely considered the most credible and prestigious due to their long history and the combination of jury and popular voting. The Critics Award category, in particular, is respected for recognising artistic performances that may not win popular-vote categories.

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