JUST GUESSING Best Film - DOSTANA
- GAJINI
- JODHA AKBAR
- RAB NE BANA DI JODI
- RACE
- SINGH IS KINNG
Best Director
- A.R. Murugadoss - Gajini
- Abbas Mustan - Race
- Aditya Chopra - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
- Anees Bazmee - Singh Is Kinng
- Ashitosh Gowarker - Jodha Akbar
- Madhur Bhandarkar - Fashion
Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Aamir Khan - Gajini
- Akshay Kumar - Sinng Is Kinng
- Amitabh Bachchan - The Last Lear
- Hrithik Roshan - Jodha Akbar
- Saif Ali Khan - RACE
- Shah Rukh Khan - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Aishwarya Rai - Jodha Akbar
- Asin Thottumkal - Gajini
- Kajol - U Me aur Hum
- Priyanka Chopra - Fashion
- Rani Mukherjee - Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic
Best Story
- Abhishek Kapoor - Rock On!!
- Aditya Chopra - Rab Ne Banadi Jodi
- Tarun Mansukhani - Dostana
- Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday
- Varun Vardhan - Black & White
Best Screenplay
- Ashitosh Gowariker - Jodha Akbar
- Madhur Bhandarkar - Fashion
- Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday
- Raj Kumar Gupta - Aamir
- Yogesh Vinayak Joshi - Mumbai Meri Jaan
Best Debutant Male
- Farhan Akhtar - Rock On!!
- Harman Baweja - Love Story 2050
- Imran Khan - Jaanu Tu Ya Jaane Na
- Nikhil Dwivedi - My Name is Anthony Gonsalves
- Rajeev Khandalwal - Aamir
Best Debutant Female
- Asin Thottumkal - Gajini
- Anushka Sharma - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
- Prachi Desai - Rock On!!
- Sonal Chauhan - Jannat
- Sheetal Menon - Black & White
Best Action
- Chandni Chowk To China
- Drona
- Gajini
- Mission Istabul
- Race
Filmfare Awards 2008
Filmfare Awards function has a keenness that is not just appealing, but contagious as well; an enthusiastic spirit that spreads through all those who are associated with it. The Awards ceremony is an event organized in Bollywood on an annual basis. It is the most awaited event of the year, which charms the audience, present in person as well as watching it on screen, with all its pomp and show. Filmfare Awards, also known as 'Indian Oscars', is considered to be the highest platform that acknowledges all the efforts that go into making a successful movie.
Filmfare Awards were started in 1953, by the Filmfare magazine, to honor the talented people of Bollywood and endow its support and encouragement to the various members of the industry. On the night of the awards ceremony, all the stars, from the galaxy of Hindi Film Industry, get together to cheer for the winners of Filmfare awards, in various categories. There is a mood of celebration seen in both the hosts and the guests. Filmfare Awards have, today, become an inseparable part of the Bollywood.
Filmfare Awards, today, comprise of more than 31 awards, given under four separate categories - Popular Awards, Critics Awards, Special Awards and Technical Awards. Amongst all these categories, the winners under 'Popular Awards' are chosen on the basis of the public voting. Filmfare Awards narrate the story of the stars born in Indian cinema - the ones we have grown with and the ones who have grown with us, from the time of their adolescent to maturity. They continue to inspire the new members of Hindi Film Industry to move ahead and prove themselves.
Best Actor
The first Filmfare Award for the category of the Best Actor was given in the year 1953. Each year, the most awaited moment in the grand ceremony of the award function is the one in which the name of the Best Actor is announced. It may be considered as one of the best times in the life of an actor, when his dedication gets acknowledged in a splendid way. Bollywood actors have a lot of fan following and sometimes, the association of an actor with a movie is sufficient for the latter's popularity. In fact, the reputation of an actor can go a long way in adding to the appeal of a film. The innate talent of acting and the capability of doing justice to a role are the key ingredients that help actors earn accolades for themselves. Given here is a list of the winners of 'Filmfare Best Actor Award', for the last couple of years.
Filmfare Award for Best Actor
| Year | Actor | Film |
| 2008 | Shahrukh Khan | Chak De India |
| 2007 | Hrithik Roshan | Dhoom 2 |
| 2006 | Amitabh Bachchan | Black |
| 2005 | Shahrukh Khan | Swades |
| 2004 | Hrithik Roshan | Koi... Mil Gaya |
| 2003 | Shahrukh Khan | Devdas |
| 2002 | Aamir Khan | Lagaan |
| 2001 | Hrithik Roshan | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai |
| 2000 | Sanjay Dutt | Vaastav |
| 1999 | Shahrukh Khan | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 1998 | Shahrukh Khan | Dil To Pagal Hai |
| 1997 | Aamir Khan | Raja Hindustani |
| 1996 | Shahrukh Khan | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge |
| 1995 | Nana Patekar | Krantiveer |
| 1994 | Shahrukh Khan | Baazigar |
| 1993 | Anil Kapoor | Beta |
| 1992 | Amitabh Bachchan | Hum |
| 1991 | Sunny Deol | Ghayal |
| 1990 | Jackie Shroff | Parinda |
Best Actress
Filmfare Award, the most happening event of Bollywood, traces its origin to 1953, when it was introduced to the Hindi Film Industry. The entire credit of introducing this event goes to the Filmfare magazine. In the present context of time, Filmfare Awards have become an inseparable part of the artists associated with the industry. Amongst all the awards given at Filmfare, the one for 'Best Actress' constitutes an important segment. It seeks to honor those leading ladies of Bollywood who have wooed the audience with their super-hit movies. Many years have lapsed since the commencement of the award, but the charm of winning 'Filmfare Best Actress Award' remains the same. It is, still, one of the most awaited moments of the event. Given below is a list of the actresses who have been the winners of 'Filmfare Best Actress Award'.
Filmfare Awards for Best Actress
| Year | Actress | Film |
| 2008 | Kareena Kapoor | Jab We Met |
| 2007 | Kajol | Fanaa |
| 2006 | Rani Mukerji | Black |
| 2005 | Rani Mukerji | Hum Tum |
| 2004 | Preity Zinta | Kal Ho Naa Ho |
| 2003 | Aishwarya Rai | Devdas |
| 2002 | Kajol | Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham |
| 2001 | Karisma Kapoor | Fiza |
| 2000 | Aishwarya Rai | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam |
| 1999 | Kajol | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 1998 | Madhuri Dixit | Dil To Pagal Hai |
| 1997 | Karisma Kapoor | Raja Hindustani |
| 1996 | Kajol | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge |
| 1995 | Madhuri Dixit | Hum Aapke Hain Kaun |
| 1994 | Juhi Chawla | Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke |
| 1993 | Madhuri Dixit | Beta |
| 1992 | Sridevi | Lamhe |
| 1991 | Madhuri Dixit | Dil |
| 1990 | Sridevi | Chaalbaaz |
Best Comedian
Filmfare Awards are considered the most privileged awards of Bollywood. Organized every year in Mumbai - the 'City of Dreams', the awards night is eagerly awaited every year. Among all the categories of award, 'Filmfare Best Comedian Award' makes up the most important one. To make others laugh is not everyone’s cup of tea. This is the reason why actors with the potential to make the audience split into a riot of laughter are honored by Filmfare, by awarding them the 'Filmfare Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role'. These actors give people the apt environment, when they can enjoy a few lighter moments in life. Such an ability to make others laugh deserves to be honored and Filmfare is just the right platform for these artists. Go through the list of the winners of 'Filmfare Best Comedian Award'.
Filmfare Awards for Best Actor In A Comic Role
| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 | Arshad Warsi | Lage Raho Munnabhai |
| 2006 | Akshay Kumar | Garam Masala |
| 2005 | Saif Ali Khan | Hum Tum |
| 2004 | Sanjay Dutt | Munnabhai Mbbs |
| 2003 | Paresh Rawal | Awara Paagal Deewana |
| 2002 | Saif Ali Khan | Dil Chahta Hai |
| 2001 | Paresh Rawal | Hera Pheri |
| 2000 | Govinda | Haseena Maan Jaayegi |
| 1999 | Johny Lever | Dulhe Raja |
| 1998 | Johny Lever | Deewana Mastana |
| 1997 | Satish Kaushik | Saajan Chale Sasural |
| 1996 | Anupam Kher | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge |
| 1995 | Shakti Kapoor | Raja Babu |
| 1994 | Anupam Kher | Darr |
| 1993 | Anupam Kher | Khel |
| 1992 | Anupam Kher | Lamhe |
| 1991 | Kader Khan | Baap Numbari Beta Dus Numbari |
| 1990 | Satish Kaushik | Ram Lakhan |
Best Director Award
The success of a movie does not depend only on the star cast; rather it is the outcome of the efforts of numerous people. In fact, the people behind the camera matter almost as much as those in front. Talking about behind the screen, many people are associated with the making of a movie. Amongst them is the director, who is like a charioteer, directing things in the right path. It is under his direction and guidance that a movie is made. The immense toil and pressure that a director undergoes for making a blockbuster movie cannot be ignored. Filmfare Award, introduced by the Filmfare magazine in 1953, is the platform that recognizes such potential and acknowledges it in a majestic way, by giving the 'Filmfare Best Director Award' every year. Read on to explore a list of directors who have won the Best Director Award since the past couple of years.
Filmfare Awards for Best Director
| Year | Director | Film |
| 2008 | Aamir Khan | Taare Zameen Par |
| 2007 | Rakesh Omprakash Mehra | Rang De Basanti |
| 2006 | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Black |
| 2005 | Kunal Kohli | Hum Tum |
| 2004 | Rakesh Roshan | Koi... Mil Gaya |
| 2003 | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Devdas |
| 2002 | Ashutosh Gowariker | Lagaan |
| 2001 | Rakesh Roshan | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai |
| 2000 | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam |
| 1999 | Karan Johar | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 1998 | J.P. Dutta | Border |
| 1997 | Shekhar Kapur | Bandit Queen |
| 1996 | Aditya Chopra | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge |
| 1995 | Sooraj R. Barjatya | Hum Aapke Hain Kaun |
| 1994 | Rajkumar Santoshi | Damini - Lightning |
| 1993 | Mukul S. Anand | Khuda Gawah |
| 1992 | Subhash Ghai | Saudagar |
| 1991 | Rajkumar Santoshi | Ghayal |
| 1990 | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Parinda |
Best Female Debut
The glamorous world of Hindi Cinema has always attracted young and beautiful girls. Many pretty girls nurture the dream of being an actress and with that idea; they come to Mumbai - the 'City of Dreams'. However, hardly a handful of them are able to grab a role and make their debut. Filmfare Best Female Debut Award seeks to acknowledge those few actresses who manage to outshine in the crowd of newcomers. The award for Best Female Debut was first given in 1988, when it was titled 'Filmfare Lux New Face Award' (except for a special award given to Tabu in 1995, for Best Female Debut). In 1999, the last 'Filmfare Lux New Face Award' was given to Preity Zinta. Later on, it was renamed as 'Filmfare Best Female Debut Award'. In the following lines, we have given a list of actresses who have won in 'Filmfare Best Female Debut Award' category and reined the hearts of people since their debut movie.
Filmfare Awards for Best Female Debut
| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2008 | Deepika Padukone | Om Shanti Om |
| 2007 | Kangana Ranaut | Gangster |
| 2006 | Vidya Balan | Parineeta |
| 2005 | Ayesha Takia | Taarzan: The Wonder Car & Dil Maange More |
| 2004 | Lara Dutta & Priyanka Chopra | Andaaz |
| 2003 | Esha Deol | Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche |
| 2002 | Bipasha Basu | Ajnabee |
| 2001 | Kareena Kapoor | Refugee |
| 2000 | Nandita Das | 1947: Earth |
| 1999 | Preity Zinta | Dil Se & Soldier |
| 1998 | Mahima Chowdhary | Pardes |
| 1997 | Seema Biswas | Bandit Queen |
| 1996 | Twinkle Khanna | Barsaat |
| 1995 | Sonali Bendre Tabu (Special Award) | Aag (Sonali) Vijaypath (Tabu) |
| 1994 | Mamta Kulkarni | Aashiq Awara |
| 1993 | Divya Bharti | Deewana |
| 1992 | Raveena Tandon | Patthar Ke Phool |
| 1991 | Pooja Bhatt | Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin |
| 1990 | Bhagyashree | Maine Pyar Kiya |
Best Male Debut
Many people, inspired by the stars of Bollywood, aspire to take up acting as a career. This is reason that every year, many new arrivals can be noticed in the industry. Acting is an innate trait, which is polished with time. However, there are very few who are able to leave an impression in the minds of people, with their talent, in the debut film. In order to encourage the budding talent, Filmfare instituted an award for the 'Best Male Debut'. This category of awards is for those male actors who made a remarkable entry in Bollywood. Intially, the award was known as 'Filmfare Award for the Most Sensational Debut'. Later on, it was renamed and separate categories were created for male and female debutants. Till date, Sooraj R. Barjatya is the only non-actor to have won this award, for his directorial debut 'Maine Pyar Kiya'. Here is the list of the winners in the category of 'Filmfare Best Male Debut'.
Filmfare Awards for Best Male Debut
| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2008 | Ranbir Kapoor | Saawariya |
| 2007 | N/A | N/A |
| 2006 | Shiney Ahuja | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi |
| 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| 2004 | Shahid Kapoor | Ishq Vishk |
| 2003 | Vivek Oberoi | Company |
| 2002 | Tusshar Kapoor | Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai |
| 2001 | Hrithik Roshan | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai |
| 2000 | Rahul Khanna | 1947: Earth |
| 1999 | Fardeen Khan | Prem Aggan |
| 1998 | Akshaye Khanna | Himalaya Putra |
| 1997 | Chandrachur Singh | Maachis |
| 1996 | Bobby Deol | Barsaat |
| 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| 1994 | Saif Ali Khan | Aashiq Awara |
| 1993 | Shahrukh Khan | Deewana |
| 1992 | Ajay Devgan | Phool Aur Kaante |
| 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| 1990 | Sooraj R.Barjatya | Maine Pyar Kiya |
Best Film
Filmfare Awards is a mega event organized in the city of Mumbai, to acknowledge the best talents in Bollywood. Every year, the stars of Hindi Cinema gather under one roof to witness the award ceremony with the same amount of zeal and enthusiasm. Amongst the main awards given in the Filmfare Awards ceremony is that for the Best Film. The movie is judged on the basis of its story line as well as its popularity with the masses. In the following lines, we have provided a list of the movies that reigned on the heart of the general populace and have received the 'Filmfare Best Film Award', since 1990.
Filmfare Awards for Best Film
| Year | Film | Producer/ Productions |
| 2008 | Taare Zameen Par | Aamir Khan |
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra |
| 2006 | Black | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| 2005 | Veer-Zaara | Yash Chopra |
| 2004 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Rakesh Roshan |
| 2003 | Devdas | Bharat Shah |
| 2002 | Lagaan | Aamir Khan |
| 2001 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Rakesh Roshan |
| 2000 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| 1999 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Yash Johar |
| 1998 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Yash Chopra |
| 1997 | Raja Hindustani | Dharmesh Darshan |
| 1996 | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge | Yash Chopra |
| 1995 | Hum Aapke Hain Kaun | Rajshri Productions |
| 1994 | Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke | Tahir Husain |
| 1993 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar | Mansoor Khan |
| 1992 | Lamhe | Yash Chopra |
| 1991 | Ghayal | Rajkumar Santoshi |
| 1990 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Rajshri Productions |
Best Female Playback
Filmfare Awards constitute one of the most honored award ceremonies for the people associated with the Hindi Film Industry. The awards, given by the Filmfare magazine, acknowledge the hard work and dedication of people who work towards making a movie smash hit. Filmfare, initially, had a common award for male and female playback singing. Later on, it was realized that songs are very much relevant to the success of a movie. This led to the creation of separate category of awards, comprising of one award for the male single and one for the female singer. The glamorous world of Hindi Cinema abounds in female singers who, with their vocal magic, have endowed numerous movies with hit numbers. We have given a list of female singers who have bagged ‘Filmfare Best Female Playback Award’,for their excellence in the field of singing.
Filmfare Awards For Best Female Playback Singer
| Year | Winner | Song (Film) |
| 2008 | Shreya Ghoshal | Barso Re Megha (Guru) |
| 2007 | Sunidhi Chauhan | Beedi Jalaile (Omkara) |
| 2006 | Alisha Chinai | Kajra Re (Bunty Aur Babli) |
| 2005 | Alka Yagnik | Saanson Ko Saanson Mein (Hum Tum) |
| 2004 | Shreya Ghoshal | Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai (Jism) |
| 2003 | Shreya Ghoshal & Kavita Krishnamurthy | Dola Re (Devdas) |
| 2002 | Alka Yagnik | O Ri Chhori (Lagaan) |
| 2001 | Alka Yagnik | Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dil Se (Dhadkan) |
| 2000 | Alka Yagnik | Taal Se Taal (Taal) |
| 1999 | Jaspinder Narula | Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha) |
| 1998 | Alka Yagnik | Zara Tasveer Se Tu (Pardes) |
| 1997 | Kavita Krishnamurthy | Aaj Main Upar (Khamoshi) |
| 1996 | Kavita Krishnamurthy | Mere Piya Ghar Aaya (Yaraana) |
| 1995 | Kavita Krishnamurthy | Pyaar Hua Chupke Se (1942: A Love Story) |
| 1994 | Alka Yagnik & Ila Arun | Choli Ke Peeche (Khalnayak) |
| 1993 | Anuradha Paudwal | Dhak Dhak (Beta) |
| 1992 | Anuradha Paudwal | Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin) |
| 1991 | Anuradha Paudwal | Nazar Ke Saamne (Aashiqui) |
| 1990 | Sapna Mukherjee | Tirchi Topiwale (Tridev) |
Best Lyricist
The year 1953 witnessed the birth of Filmfare Awards, with the motive of acknowledging the efforts of the talented people of Bollywood. The award ceremony instituted the Best Lyricist Award in 1958. Although the particular category was included a little later, it is one of the most important categories of award in Filmfare ceremony. There have been many times when a movie has reigned the minds and hearts of the people just because of its songs. It is really a difficult task to have the perfect blend of words and emotions for a song. In Hindi movies, lyricists have done justice to this combination, with their skill of writing. Such an aptitude deserves to be honored and Filmfare Awards serve as the perfect platform for acknowledging this genre of artists. In the following lines, we have provided you with a list of the artistic people who have created magic with their pen and have been the winners of 'Filmfare Best Lyricist Award'.
Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist
| Year | Lyricist | Song (Film) |
| 2008 | Prasoon Joshi | Maa (Taare Zameen Par) |
| 2007 | Prasoon Joshi | Chand Sifarish (Fanaa) |
| 2006 | Gulzar | Kajra Re (Bunty aur Babli) |
| 2005 | Javed Akhtar | Tere Liye (Veer Zaara) |
| 2004 | Javed Akhtar | Kal Ho Naa Ho (Kal Ho Naa Ho) |
| 2003 | Gulzar | Saathiya (Saathiya) |
| 2002 | Javed Akhtar | Mitwa (Lagaan) |
| 2001 | Javed Akhtar | Panchhi Nadiya (Refugee) |
| 2000 | Anand Bakshi | Ishq Bina (Taal) |
| 1999 | Gulzar | Chal Chaiyyan Chaiyyan (Dil Se) |
| 1998 | Javed Akhtar | Sandese Aate Hain (Border) |
| 1997 | Javed Akhtar | Ghar Se Nikalte Hi (Papa Kehte Hain) |
| 1996 | Anand Bakshi | Tujhe Dekha (Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge) |
| 1995 | Javed Akhtar | Ek Ladki (1942: A Love Story) |
| 1994 | Sameer | Ghunghat Ki Aad (Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke) |
| 1993 | Sameer | Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar (Deewana) |
| 1992 | Gulzar | Yaara Seeli Seeli (Lekin) |
| 1991 | Sameer | Nazar Ke Saamne (Aashiqui) |
| 1990 | Asad Bhopali | Dil Deewana Bin (Maine Pyar Kiya) |
Best Male Playback
Filmfare Awards is a grand event for Bollywood. The Awards ceremony is one of the oldest and most outstanding film events in India. These awards, organized by the Filmfare magazine, were commenced in 1953. However, the category for the 'Best Playback Singer' was added six years later after its initiation i.e. in the year 1959. In the initial phase, a single award was given, common for both male and female singers. Later on, in 1968, separate awards were instituted for male and female playback singers. Filmfare Awards cover all the aspects that go into making a movie superhit and the award for the best male singer is an important facet of this event. Here is a list of the winners of the 'Filmfare Best Male Playback Award', for the last few years.
Filmfare Awards For Best Male Playback Singer
| Year | Winner | Film (Song) |
| 2008 | Shaan | Jab Se Tere Naina (Saawariya) |
| 2007 | Shaan & Kailash Kher | Chand Sifarish (Fanaa) |
| 2006 | Himesh Reshammiya | Aashiq Banaaya Aapne (Aashiq Banaaya Aapne) |
| 2005 | Kunal Ganjawala | Bheenge Honth Tere (Murder) |
| 2004 | Sonu Nigam | Kal Ho Na Ho (Kal Ho Na Ho) |
| 2002 | Sonu Nigam | Saathiya (Saathiya) |
| 2003 | Udit Narayan | O Mitwa (Lagaan) |
| 2001 | Lucky Ali | Na Tum Jaano (Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai) |
| 2000 | Udit Narayan | Chand Chupa Badal Mein (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) |
| 1999 | Sukhwinder Singh | Chal Chhaiyyaan Chaiyyaan (Dil Se) |
| 1998 | Abhijeet | Mai Koi Aisa Geet (Yes Boss) |
| 1997 | Udit Narayan | Pardesi Pardesi (Raja Hindustani) |
| 1996 | Udit Narayan | Mehndi Lagaake Rakhna (Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge) |
| 1995 | Kumar Sanu | Ek Ladki Ko Dekha (1942: A Love Story) |
| 1994 | Kumar Sanu | Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen (Baazigar) |
| 1993 | Kumar Sanu | Sochenge Tumhe Pyaar (Deewana) |
| 1992 | Kumar Sanu | Mera Dil Bhi (Saajan) |
| 1991 | Kumar Sanu | Ab Tere Bin (Aashiqui) |
| 1990 | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Dil Deewaana (Maine Pyar Kiya) |
Best Music Director
Movies and music share the relation of a body and its soul. A Bollywood movie is considered incomplete without music. For a movie to be successful, it is very essential for it to have the perfect blend of sensible story, convincing performance and good music. 'Filmfare Best Music Director Award' seeks to honor those individuals who endow a movie with mesmerizing music. This category of award also includes the composers and arrangers, who infuse life into a movie with their creativity and melodious music. The award is given by the Filmfare magazine, as part of its annual Filmfare Awards ceremony, held in Mumbai since 1953. Here is a list of the music directors who have been declared as the winners of 'Filmfare Best Music Director Award', since the past few years.
Filmfare Awards for Best Music Director
| Year | Music Director | Film |
| 2008 | A. R. Rahman | Guru |
| 2007 | A. R. Rahman | Rang De Basanti |
| 2006 | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Bunty Aur Babli |
| 2005 | Anu Malik | Main Hoon Na |
| 2004 | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Kal Ho Naa Ho |
| 2003 | A. R. Rahman | Saathiya |
| 2002 | A. R. Rahman | Lagaan |
| 2001 | Rajesh Roshan | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai |
| 2000 | A. R. Rahman | Taal |
| 1999 | A. R. Rahman | Dil Se |
| 1998 | Uttam Singh | Dil To Pagal Hai |
| 1997 | Nadeem-Shravan | Raja Hindustani |
| 1996 | A. R. Rahman | Rangeela |
| 1995 | R.D. Burman | 1942: A Love Story |
| 1994 | Anu Malik | Baazigar |
| 1993 | Nadeem-Shravan | Deewana |
| 1992 | Nadeem-Shravan | Saajan |
| 1991 | Nadeem-Shravan | Aashiqui |
| 1990 | Raamlaxman | Maine Pyar Kiya |
Best Supporting Actor
Filmfare Awards, when introduced by the Filmfare magazine in 1953, were in a miniature form. Later on, with the passing time, they expanded their horizon and assumed the shape of a grand ceremony. The first Fimfare Award for the 'Best Actor in a Supporting Role' was given in the year 1955. The first person to be honored with this award was David (for Boot Polish). Apart from the protagonist, there are a lot of characters in a movie, who altogether help in making it a success. The 'Best Supporting Actor Award' is intended to acknowledge the efforts of actors, apart from the main protagonists. Here is a list of those special people who have been declared the winners of 'Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award'.
Filmfare Awards For Best Supporting Actor
| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2008 | Irrfan Khan | Life In A... Metro |
| 2007 | Abhishek Bachchan | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna |
| 2006 | Abhishek Bachchan | Sarkar |
| 2005 | Abhishek Bachchan | Yuva |
| 2004 | Saif Ali Khan | Kal Ho Na Ho |
| 2003 | Vivek Oberoi | Company |
| 2002 | Akshaye Khanna | Dil Chahta Hai |
| 2001 | Amitabh Bachchan | Mohabbatein |
| 2000 | Anil Kapoor | Taal |
| 1999 | Salman Khan | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 1998 | Amrish Puri | Virasat |
| 1997 | Amrish Puri | Ghatak |
| 1996 | Jackie Shroff | Rangeela |
| 1995 | Jackie Shroff | 1942: A Love Story |
| 1994 | Sunny Deol | Damini |
| 1993 | Danny Denzongpa | Khuda Gawah |
| 1992 | Danny Denzongpa | Sanam Bewafa |
| 1991 | Mithun Chakraborty | Agneepath |
| 1990 | Nana Patekar | Parinda |
Best Supporting Actress
Filmfare Award can be described as the Indian 'Oscars'. Constituted by Filmfare magazine, in 1953, they honor the members of Bollywood fraternity and provide encouragement to various talents in the motion picture industry. The award is given every year to the outstanding performers in various categories. Initially, there was no award for the category of Best Supporting Actress, in Filmfare. Later on, in 1955, as the performance and importance of the supporting actresses in a film was realized, the award was instituted. In the following lines, we have provided a list of the winners of the 'Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award', for the past few years. This award is for those actresses who were not in the leading role, but left a remarkable impression with their acting skill even in the supporting role.
Filmfare Awards For Best Supporting Actress
| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2008 | Konkona Sen Sharma | Life In A... Metro |
| 2007 | Konkona Sen Sharma | Omkara |
| 2006 | Ayesha Kapoor | Black |
| 2005 | Rani Mukerji | Yuva |
| 2004 | Jaya Bachchan | Kal Ho Na Ho |
| 2003 | Madhuri Dixit | Devdas |
| 2002 | Jaya Bachchan | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham |
| 2001 | Jaya Bachchan | Fiza |
| 2000 | Sushmita Sen | Biwi No.1 |
| 1999 | Rani Mukherji | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 1998 | Karisma Kapoor | Dil To Pagal Hai |
| 1997 | Rekha | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi |
| 1996 | Farida Jalal | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge |
| 1995 | Dimple Kapadia | Krantiveer |
| 1994 | Amrita Singh | Aaina |
| 1993 | Aruna Irani | Beta |
| 1992 | Farida Jalal | Henna |
| 1991 | Rohini Hattangadi | Agneepath |
| 1990 | Rakhee | Ram Lakhan |
Best Villain
Filmfare Awards were introduced to acknowledge the best talent in the Hindi Film Industry. In the realm of Hindi Cinema, it is the most awaited ceremony of the year. 'Filmfare Best Villain Award' was added to the long list of Filmfare Awards in 1991 and it was in 1992 that first award was given in this category. Filmfare Award for 'Best Actor in a Negative Role' appreciates those actors who don the role of a baddie in the reel life. Villains are amongst those characters in a film that, together, make the story complete. Without them, the essence of 'good winning over evil' will not be able to come out in the front. Here, we have given the list of winners of 'Filmfare Best Villain Award', since the institution of the award.
Filmfare Awards for Best Actor In A Negative Role
| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 | Saif Ali Khan | Omkara |
| 2006 | Nana Patekar | Apaharan |
| 2005 | Priyanka Chopra | Aitraaz |
| 2004 | Irrfan Khan | Haasil |
| 2003 | Ajay Devgan | Deewangee |
| 2002 | Akshay Kumar | Ajnabee |
| 2001 | Sunil Shetty | Dhadkan |
| 2000 | Ashutosh Rana | Sangharsh |
| 1999 | Ashutosh Rana | Dushman |
| 1998 | Kajol | Gupt |
| 1997 | Arbaaz Khan | Daraar |
| 1996 | Mithun Chakraborty | Jallad |
| 1995 | Shahrukh Khan | Anjaam |
| 1994 | Paresh Rawal | Sir |
| 1993 | Nana Patekar | Angaar |
| 1992 | Sadashiv Amrapurkar | Sadak |
| 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| 1990 | N/A | N/A |
Filmfare Awards History
Filmfare Award is the most prestigious award ceremony for the artists connected with the glamorous world of Bollywood and Indian film industry. This mega event is held in Mumbai every year and makes up the most awaited juncture of time for the Hindi Film industry. With time, Filmfare Awards have earned the reputation of being the best and the most respected award ceremony in Hindi Cinema. As we look back into the history of the awards, we get to know that it was the brainchild of Filmfare Magazine. The award ceremony was started in the year 1953 and initially, it was known as 'The Clares', after a renowned Filmfare critic - Clare Mendonca.
The first Filmfare Awards function, held on 21 March 1954, comprised of only five awards. These five categories included Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Music Director. For these awards, over 20,000 votes were received by people from all over the country. Held amidst much anticipation, the first Filmfare Awards ceremony saw 'Do Bigha Zameen' receiving the award for the 'Best Film'. Bimal Roy carried off the statuette for 'Best Director', for the same film. The 'Best Music Director Award' went to Naushad, for 'Baiju Bawra'.
Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari were the first ones to receive the 'Filmfare Best Actor Award' and 'Filmfare Best Actress Award', respectively. While Dilip was awarded for his performance in 'Daag', Meena Kumari received the award for her performance in 'Baiju Bawra'. From then on, Filmfare Awards continued to be organized every year and today, they have gone past their golden anniversary as well. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black, released in the year 2006, created a record in Filmfare Award, when it bagged 11 awards - the most won by a movie till date.
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