In what promises to be a star-studded affair, the 69th Filmfare Awards are set to take place on January 28th in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, bringing together the crème de la crème of Hindi cinema. The highly anticipated event will celebrate the exceptional work and achievements of the industry’s finest from the past year, and the names of those vying for the laurels have just been proclaimed at a press conference graced by Bollywood’s luminaries including Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and film director Karan Johar.
Leading the charge with a colossal 18 nominations, Karan Johar’s cinematic creation, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani,” sets the bar in multiple categories. The film’s success has been heralded as a testament to Johar’s distinctive flair and contemporary storytelling which continues to resonate with audiences.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, coming off a year of blockbuster success, clinches two Best Actor nominations for his roles in “Pathaan” and “Dunki,” heralding a strong comeback to the silver screen. In the same category, actors Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Sunny Deol, and Vicky Kaushal will battle it out, each delivering performances that garnered critical and commercial acclaim.
The Best Actress category is equally robust with heavyweights like Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone competing for the coveted trophy against powerhouses Taapsee Pannu and Rani Mukerji. The depth of their characters and the vigor of their performances are a reflection of the potent narratives and the changing dynamic of female roles in the industry.
Below follows the comprehensive roster of the Filmfare Awards 2024 nominees:
Best Film contenders include “12th Fail,” “Animal,” “Jawan,” “Omg 2,” “Pathaan,” and “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani.” These titles represent the diversity of Indian cinema, from high-octane action to heartwarming drama.
For Best Director, the nominees encompass Amit Rai for “Omg 2,” Atlee for “Jawan,” Karan Johar for “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,” Sandeep Reddy Vanga for “Animal,” Siddharth Anand for “Pathaan,” and Vidhu Vinod Chopra for “12th Fail.”
Film aficionados and critics alike will have their eyes on the Best Film Critics category, with nominees being “12th Fail,” “Bheed,” “Faraaz,” “Joram,” “Sam Bahadur,” “Three Of Us,” and “Zwigato.”
The battle for the Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) sees stellar performances from Ranbir Kapoor in “Animal,” Ranveer Singh in “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,” Shah Rukh Khan in both “Dunki” and “Jawan,” Sunny Deol in “Gadar 2,” and Vicky Kaushal in “Sam Bahadur.”
The Best Actor Critics’ nominees bring forward an array of pivotal performances by Abhishek Bachchan in “Ghoomer,” Jaideep Ahlawat in “Three Of Us,” Manoj Bajpayee in “Joram,” Pankaj Tripathi in “Omg 2,” Rajkummar Rao in “Bheed,” Vicky Kaushal for “Sam Bahadur,” and Vikrant Massey in “12th Fail.”
In the Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) race, Alia Bhatt for “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,” Bhumi Pednekar for “Thank You For Coming,” Deepika Padukone for “Pathaan,” Kiara Advani for “Satyaprem Ki Katha,” Rani Mukerji for “Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway,” and Taapsee Pannu for “Dunki” are all in contention.
The Best Actress Critics’ category showcases contributions from Deepti Naval in “Goldfish,” Fatima Sana Shaikh in “Dhak Dhak,” Rani Mukerji in “Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway,” Saiyami Kher in “Ghoomer,” Shahana Goswami in “Zwigato,” and Shefali Shah in “Three Of Us.”
Providing backbone to the leads, the Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male) features Aditya Rawal for “Faraaz,” Anil Kapoor for “Animal,” Bobby Deol also for “Animal,” Emraan Hashmi for “Tiger 3,” Tota Roy Chowdhury for “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,” and Vicky Kaushal for “Dunki.”
In the categories ranking artistic craft, nominees transcend from Best Background Score to Best Cinematography where the likes of Alokananda Dasgupta, Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Amit Roy, and G.K. Vishnu, among others, make the list.
Meticulous design aspects do not go unnoticed, with awards celebrating the pinnacle of Production Design, Costume Design, Sound Design, and Editing—categories that recognize the unseen heroes behind the cinematic magic.
Action sequences in films like “Pathaan,” “Tiger 3,” “Animal,” and “Jawan” receive their due accolades with nominations for choreographed ingenuity that left audiences on the edge of their seats.
Not to be overlooked, the Best VFX and Choreography nominations are critical in today’s cinema where visual spectacle and dance are integral to narrative and style.
The Filmfare Awards 2024 promises to be a grand testament to the talent, innovation, and passion pervasive in Indian cinema. As the nominees prepare for the illustrious ceremony, fans eagerly await to celebrate the year’s remarkable cinematic narratives and the artists who brought them to life.
