Bollywood’s beloved actress Neetu Kapoor is evidently brimming with pride as she celebrates the remarkable accomplishment of her son Ranbir Kapoor and daughter-in-law Alia Bhatt at the esteemed Filmfare Award ceremony of 2024. A reminiscent moment of their individual triumphs back in 2019 was recreated when the stellar couple once again ascended the pinnacle of acting excellence, each securing a Best Actor Award for their performances in the films “Animal” and “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” respectively.
The 69th annual Filmfare Awards, a glamour-filled night recognizing the year’s cinematic brilliance, unfolded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, orchestrated by the effervescent duo of Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul. It was an event marked by glitterati, where stars aligned to celebrate the creative endeavors that enriched Bollywood during the past year.
Alia Bhatt’s breathtaking portrayal in “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” earned her the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) Filmfare trophy—the fourth such honor in her illustrious career. Her husband, the ever-charismatic Ranbir Kapoor, was felicitated with the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) for his gripping performance in “Animal.”
It was against this backdrop of glitz and joy that Neetu Kapoor expressed her maternal delight on social media. Alongside a cherished photo of the couple from the 2019 ceremony, she posted an equally endearing picture from the current year, encapsulating the repeating of history. Her Instagram note radiated with love and pride as she delighted in the success of the actors, mentioning how she had harbored a secret prayer for their continued commendation—a prayer that was fervently answered.
As the celebrations for the Kapoor-Bhatt duo resonated, the Filmfare Awards continued its grand tradition of celebrating cinematic narratives across various categories. The Best Film Award was clinched by the critically acclaimed movie “12th Fail”, featuring actor Vikrant Massey in a role that pulsated with life. The film’s helmsman, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, garnered the Best Director and Best Screenplay accolades, marking a resounding return to the directorial chair after an extended hiatus. Chopra’s film emerged as a dark horse – a sleeper hit bolstered by a groundswell of positive reactions and robust box office results.
In the realm of the critics, Vikrant Massey captured the Best Actor (Critics) award for his layered performance in “12th Fail”, while on the distaff side, Shefali Shah and Rani Mukerji were both recognized, winning Best Actress (Critics) for “Three Of Us” and “Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway” respectively. The arts were further celebrated with the Best Film (Critics) award going to “Joram”.
At the ceremony, which doubled down on its recognition of storytelling prowess, Amit Rai took home the Filmfare Award for Best Story for “OMG 2” alongside Devashish Makhija who was honored for his cinematic narrative in “Joram”.
Outstanding performances in supporting roles too were lauded, with Shabana Azmi securing the Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) award for “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” and Vicky Kaushal acquiring the male equivalent for his work in “Dunki”.
As the stars aligned and trophies found new mantels, Neetu Kapoor’s online praise echoed the sentiment of a proud family and an industry steeped in talent and recognition. With the spotlight on both established icons and fresh faces, the Filmfare Award 2024 marked another chapter in the annals of Bollywood, where storytelling and performance art continue to leave an indelible mark on audiences and critics alike.
