Filmfare Awards 2024: The 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards unfolded with grandeur on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Mahatma Gandhi Exhibition and Convention Centre, Gandhinagar.
The much-anticipated event, hosted by the charismatic duo Aparshakti Khurana and Karishma Tanna, witnessed Vicky Kaushal and Meghna Gulzar’s magnum opus, Sam Bahadur, emerging as a frontrunner by clinching three prestigious awards in the technical categories. As the stars and filmmakers gathered in Gujarat for the cinematic celebration, the spotlight also shone on other notable films like Jawan and Animal, each leaving an indelible mark on the evening.
Sam Bahadur’s Technical Triumph
Sam Bahadur carved its niche in the technical realm, claiming victory in three significant categories. The film’s excellence was recognized with the Best Sound Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design awards. Kunal Sharma’s masterful sound design and the artistic brilliance of Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray in production and costume design respectively, added yet another feather to the cap of this cinematic gem.
Animal and Jawan Make Waves
Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s collaboration, Animal, also earned its place in the limelight, securing two awards. The film received accolades for Best Background Score, awarded to Harshavardhan Rameshwar, and Best Editing, recognizing the efforts of Jaskunwar Singh Kohli and Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Shah Rukh Khan’s action-packed blockbuster, Jawan, demonstrated its prowess by bagging two significant awards as well. The film’s seamless visual effects, courtesy of Red Chillies VFX, were acknowledged with the Best VFX award, while the heart-pounding action sequences were recognized with the Best Action award.
Individual Excellence Recognized
The Filmfare Awards also paid tribute to individual brilliance in the industry. Ganesh Acharya’s mesmerizing choreography for the track ‘What Jhumka’ from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani earned him the Best Choreography Award. The film, directed and produced by Karan Johar, featured Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles.
Filmfare Awards 2024 Winners List
The 69th Filmfare Awards 2024 witnessed a diverse range of winners across various categories, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Indian cinema. Here is the list of winners:
- Best Sound Design – Kunal Sharma for “Sam Bahadur” and Sync Cinema for “Animal”
- Best Background Score – Harshavardhan Rameshwar for “Animal”
- Best Production Design – Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray for “Sam Bahadur”
- Best VFX – Red Chillies VFX for “Jawan”
- Best Editing – Jaskunwar Singh Kohli and Vidhu Vinod Chopra for “12th Fail”
- Best Costume Design – Sachin Lovelekar, Divvya Gambhir, and Nidhhi Gambhir for “Sam Bahadur”
- Best Cinematography – Avinash Arun Dhaware for “Three Of Us”
- Best Choreography – Ganesh Acharya for “What Jhumka?” from “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”
- Best Action – Spiro Razatos, Anl Arasu, Craig Macrae, Yannick Ben, Kecha Khamphakdee, and Sunil Rodrigues for “Jawan”
The 69th Filmfare Awards not only celebrated the cinematic brilliance of Sam Bahadur but also recognized the outstanding contributions of other films like Animal and Jawan. As the stars and filmmakers basked in the glory of their achievements, the event stood as a testament to the diverse talent and creativity thriving within the Indian film industry. The Filmfare Awards continue to be a symbol of excellence, bringing forth the best of Bollywood to audiences worldwide.
