Filmfare Awards Marathi
| Filmfare Awards Marathi | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded for | Excellence in Marathi cinema |
| Country | India, Maharashtra |
| Presented by | Filmfare |
| First award | 1963 Re-started 2014 |
| Website | www |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Colors Marathi Zee Marathi |
The Filmfare Awards Marathi are presented annually to both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Marathi film industry of India.[1] The ceremony had been sponsored by various private organisations in the past as well as in present provisions. During several years in 1990s, a live ceremony was broadcast to television audiences but was later discontinued for unknown reasons. In 1963 the awards were extended to Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali languages.[2][3][4] The presentation of the awards has been inconsistent throughout its inception. Presently, a recorded and edited version of the awards ceremony is televised.[5]
History
[edit]The awards were first given in 1963 and the ceremony used to be held along with Bollywood Filmfare Awards. In 1953, initially recognizing the Hindi film industry. In 1963, awards extended to Best Picture in Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Bengali, for the awards. In 1974, the awards were extended to Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director categories.
Mazha Hoshil Ka was the first movie to win the award for Best Film.
Statuette
[edit]The statuette, depicting a dancing woman whose arms are raised with her hands touching, is commonly referred to as "Black Lady" (or "The Lady in Black"). Originally designed by N.G. Pansare under the supervision of The Times of India's art director Walter Langhammer, it is generally made of bronze, its height is 46.5 cm and it weighs around five kg.
The Red Carpet
[edit]The Red Carpet is a segment that takes place before the beginning of the actual ceremony.[6] This is where actors, actresses, producers, directors, singers, composers, and others that have contributed to Indian cinema are introduced.[7] Hosts question the celebrities about upcoming performances and who they think deserves to take the Black Lady home.[8][9]
Records
[edit]Most awards won by a single film
| Film | Year | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sairat | 2016 | 11 |
| Anandi Gopal | 2019 | 10 |
| Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | 2015 | 8 |
| Ata Thambaycha Naay! | 2025 | |
| Dhurala | 2021 | 7 |
| Me Vasantrao | 2022 | |
| Phullwanti | 2024 | |
| Muramba | 2017 | 6 |
| The Disciple | 2021 | |
| Paani | 2024 | |
| Gondhal | 2025 |
Most nominations received by a single film
| Film | Year | Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| Sairat | 2016 | 22 |
| Dashavatar | 2025 | |
| Ata Thambaycha Naay! | 2025 | 19 |
| Gondhal | ||
| Anandi Gopal | 2019 | 18 |
| Paani | 2024 | 17 |
| April May 99 | 2025 | |
| Ventilator | 2016 | 16 |
| Dhurala | 2021 | |
| Panghrun | 2022 | |
| Baipan Bhaari Deva | 2023 | |
| Unaad | ||
| Phullwanti | 2024 | |
| Sthal - A Match | 2025 | |
| Muramba | 2017 | 15 |
| Girlfriend | 2019 | |
| Me Vasantrao | 2022 |
Most awards won by a male
|
Recipient(s) |
Total awards won | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Ajay Gogavale | 8 | |
| Jabbar Patel | 5 | |
| Paresh Mokashi | 5 |
|
| Ashok Saraf | 4 | |
| Jitendra Joshi | 4 |
|
Most awards won by a female
|
Recipient(s) |
Total awards won | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Sonali Kulkarni | 4 |
|
| Neena Kulkarni | 3 | |
| Sai Tamhankar | 3 | |
| Anita Date-Kelkar | 3 |
Award categories
[edit]As of 2017, there are a total of 26 awards given in different categories. There is a separate category of critics awards, decided by noted film-critics rather than popular votes. Awards are given in the following categories. Follow the links for lists of the award winners and nominations, year by year.
Merit awards
[edit]Critics' awards
[edit]Technical awards
[edit]Special awards
[edit]- Lifetime Achievement
- Best Debut Director
- Best Child Actor
- Excellence in Marathi Cinema
Previous winners
[edit]Ceremonies
[edit]- 1st Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 20 November 2015 in Thane, Maharashtra
- 2nd Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 28 November 2016 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
- 3rd Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 27 October 2017 in Mumbai, Maharashtra[12]
- 4th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 27 September 2018 in Mumbai, Maharashtra[13]
- 5th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 28 February 2021 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
- 6th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 31 March 2022 in Bandra, Mumbai[14][15]
- 7th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 27 March 2023 in Mulund, Mumbai
- 8th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 18 April 2024 in Mahakavi Kalidas Natyamandir, Mumbai[16]
- 9th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 10 July 2025 in Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai[17]
- 10th Filmfare Awards Marathi, will held on 6 August 2026 in Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai[18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Filmfare Marathi: Nominations are out
- ↑ "Filmfare Awards Marathi Winners".
- ↑ "11th Annual South Filmfare Awards Winners".
- ↑ "The Times of India directory and year book including who's who 1984".
- ↑ Filmfare Marathi Awards
- ↑ "Celebs grace the Filmfare Marathi Awards | Shreyas Talpade Images - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ "Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017: Deepika Padukone, Madhuri Dixit turn heads as Sairat and Ventilator win big". The Indian Express. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ "Filmfare Marathi Awards 2020: Parineeti Chopra, Mithila Palkar, Neena Kulkarni, Mukta Barve, Sharad Kelkar and other celebs arrive at the red carpet event". The Times of India. 1 March 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ "Sonalee Kulkarni and Amruta Khanvilkar arrive at Planet Marathi Filmfare Awards Marathi 2022". filmfare.com. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ Reed, Sir Stanley (1984). "The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who".
- ↑ "Filmfare - Print Edition". Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ↑ "Nominations for Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017". Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ↑ "Nominations for Filmfare Awards Marathi 2018". Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ↑ "Nominations for the 6th edition of Filmfare Awards Marathi 2021". Filmfare. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ↑ "Winners of the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2021". Filmfare. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ↑ "मराठी मनोरंजन विश्वातही 'फिल्मफेअर' पुरस्कारांचा कल्ला! कुणी मारली बाजी? पाहा विजेत्यांची यादी..." Hindustan Times Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ↑ "Nominations for The Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025: Full List Out | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ↑ "Photos: Inside The Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026 Press Conference With Amruta Khanvilkar". filmfare.com. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
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