The Bollywood award season has come to a close with the grand finale, the 68th Filmfare Awards, which took place on March 12, 2023. The show was a dazzling display of glitz and glamour, with the biggest names in the industry coming together to celebrate the best of Indian cinema.
The event was held at the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai, and was hosted by the charming and witty Ayushmann Khurrana. The show began with a stunning dance performance by Jacqueline Fernandez, who set the tone for the evening with her electrifying moves.
The highlight of the night was, of course, the awards themselves. The winners were chosen by a panel of experts from the film industry, who selected the best films, actors, and technicians from the past year. The winners were announced by a star-studded line-up of presenters, including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, and Varun Dhawan.
The biggest winner of the night was the epic drama, “Mahabharata”, which swept the awards with a total of six wins, including Best Film, Best Director (Sanjay Leela Bhansali), and Best Actor (Ranveer Singh). The film was a retelling of the classic Indian epic, and was praised for its grand scale and impressive performances.
Other big winners of the night included “The White Tiger”, which won four awards including Best Supporting Actor (Adarsh Gourav) and Best Adapted Screenplay, and “Shershaah”, which won three awards including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Sidharth Malhotra) and Best Sound Design.
The awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress went to Deepika Padukone and Swara Bhasker, respectively. Padukone won for her role in “Chhapaak”, a powerful drama about an acid attack survivor, while Bhasker won for her performance in “Sheer Qorma”, a film about two women in love.
In addition to the awards, the show also featured some spectacular performances by some of the biggest stars in the industry. The audience was treated to a mesmerizing dance routine by Madhuri Dixit, as well as a high-energy performance by Hrithik Roshan.
The show also paid tribute to some of the legends of Indian cinema, including the late Dilip Kumar, who was honoured with a special Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was accepted by his wife, the legendary actress Saira Banu, who gave an emotional speech about her husband’s contributions to Indian cinema.
The 68th Filmfare Awards was a night to remember, as the Indian film industry came together to celebrate its achievements over the past year. The show was a testament to the talent and hard work of the filmmakers, actors, and technicians who make Indian cinema so special.
However, the show was not without its controversies. Many fans and industry insiders expressed their disappointment at the lack of diversity among the winners, with some pointing out that the majority of the awards went to men and upper-caste actors.
The issue of representation in Indian cinema has been a contentious one for many years, with many calling for greater diversity and inclusivity in both the stories told and the people telling them. While the 68th Filmfare Awards did feature some progressive and groundbreaking films, such as “Sheer Qorma” and “The White Tiger”, there is still much work to be done to ensure that the industry truly reflects the diversity of the Indian people.
