Filmfare Awards Bangla 2025 : A Grand Celebration of Bengali Cinema

The grand celebration of Bengali cinema, Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla 2025, took place at JW Marriott, Kolkata, bringing together the finest talents, outstanding performances, and artistic brilliance under one roof. The event honored exceptional achievements in Bengali films, with Bohurupi and Manikbabur Megh emerging as the biggest winners of the night.

Bohurupi and Manikbabur Megh Shine Bright

Bohurupi dominated the awards, bagging seven trophies, including Best Film, Best Director (Nandita Roy & Shiboprosad Mukherjee), and Best Actor (Male) for Shiboprosad Mukherjee. The critically acclaimed Manikbabur Megh followed closely with six awards, securing accolades in categories such as Best Film (Critics’), Best Actor (Critics’), and Best Original Story.

The Best Actress (Female) award was won by Subhashree Ganguly for her powerful performance in Babli, while the Best Actress (Critics’) honor went to Mamata Shankar for her role in Bijoyar Pore. Chaalchitra Ekhon and Padatik also made their mark, winning multiple awards across different categories.

A Night of Stellar Performances

The event was not just about awards but also about entertainment. Subhashree Ganguly set the stage on fire with an electrifying performance, dancing alongside Mimi Chakraborty, Monami Ghosh, Rituparna Sengupta, Koushani Mukherjee, and Jaya Ahsan to her popular track ‘Mala Re’ from Romeo.

Other performances included:

• Puja Banerjee, who wowed the audience with ‘Chadd Gaya Pyaar Ka Bukhaar’ and ‘Police Chorer Preme Poreche’
• Parambrata Chattopadhyay & Koushani Mukherjee, who performed a special act from their film Killbill Society
• Singini Chowdhury & Cizzy, who delivered a mesmerizing act on their hit track ‘Ula La’

Honoring Legends

A major highlight of the evening was the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to veteran actor Biswajit Chatterjee, recognizing his exceptional contributions to Bengali cinema.

Complete Winners List

Top Honours

🏆 Best Film – Bohurupi
🏆 Best Director – Nandita Roy & Shiboprosad Mukherjee (Bohurupi)
🏆 Best Film (Critics’) – Chaalchitra Ekhon & Manikbabur Megh

Acting Awards

🎭 Best Actor (Male) – Shiboprosad Mukherjee (Bohurupi)
🎭 Best Actor (Critics’) – Anjan Dutt (Chaalchitra Ekhon) & Chandan Sen (Manikbabur Megh)
🎭 Best Actress (Female) – Subhashree Ganguly (Babli)
🎭 Best Actress (Critics’) – Mamata Shankar (Bijoyar Pore)

Supporting Roles & Debut Awards

🎭 Best Supporting Actor (Male) – Sawon Chakraborty (Chaalchitra Ekhon) & Silajit Majumder (Ajogyo)
🎭 Best Supporting Actress (Female) – Monami Ghosh (Padatik) & Tanika Basu (Chaalchitro The Frame Fatale)
🌟 Best Debut Male – Subhankar Mohanta (Mon Potongo)
🌟 Best Debut Female – Baishakhi Roy (Mon Potongo) & Idhika (Khadaan)
🌟 Best Debut Director – Samik Roy Choudhury (Beline)

Technical & Music Awards

🎼 Best Music Album – Anupam Roy, Bonnie Chakraborty, Arnab Dutta, Silajit Majumdar, Nonichora Das Baul (Bohurupi)
✍️ Best Lyrics – Abhinandan Banerjee (Tomar Amar Golpo Hoto Jodi – Manikbabur Megh)
🎤 Best Playback Singer (Male) – Nonichora Das Baul & Bonnie Chakraborty (Shimul Polash – Bohurupi)
🎤 Best Playback Singer (Female) – Shrestha Das (Dakatiya Banshi – Bohurupi)

Technical Achievements

📜 Best Original Story – Abhinandan Banerjee (Manikbabur Megh)
📝 Best Screenplay – Srijit Mukherji (Padatik)
🗣 Best Dialogue – Kaushik Ganguly (Ajogyo)
📽 Best Cinematography – Anup Singh (Manikbabur Megh)
🏠 Best Production Design – Tanmay Chakraborty (Padatik)
✂️ Best Editing – Srijit Mukherji (Padatik)
🎶 Best Background Score – Neel Dutt (Chaalchitra Ekhon)
🎧 Best Sound Design – Abhijit Roy (Manikbabur Megh)
👗 Best Costume – Jayanti Sen (Bohurupi)
💄 Best Make-Up – Somnath Kundu (Padatik)

Words from Industry Leaders

Mr. Rohit Gopakumar, Director of Worldwide Media & CEO of ZENL BCCL TV & Digital Network, praised the event, stating, “Filmfare Awards Bangla is a celebration of talent and artistic excellence in Bengali cinema. We are grateful to our partners for their support in making this event a grand success.”

Mr. Jitesh Pillaai, Editor-in-Chief, Filmfare, acknowledged the evolving creativity in Bengali cinema, adding, “This year’s nominees and winners showcase the exceptional storytelling and talent our industry has to offer.”

Mr. Sunil Agarwal, Co-founder & Chairman, JOY Personal Care, shared, “At Joy, we believe in honoring natural beauty and talent. Our association with Filmfare Awards Bangla reflects this belief as we continue to celebrate the excellence in Bengali cinema.”