Mumbai, 11th July 2025* : Filmfare celebrated a decade of cinematic excellence with the 10th edition of the Filmfare Awards Marathi, held on July 10, 2025, at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. Presented by The Times Group, this milestone event marked ten glorious years of honouring the finest talents in Marathi cinema. The star-studded evening was a spectacular celebration of artistic brilliance, vibrant entertainment, and unforgettable moments that reflected the pride and passion of Marathi film industry.
The awards honoured outstanding achievements in Marathi cinema, celebrating films released between January 1 and December 31, 2024. The evening witnessed some of the year’s most anticipated wins. Phullwanti led the night with an impressive seven awards, followed closely by Paani, which secured six honours. Mahesh Manjrekar bagged the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) for Juna Furniture, while Prajaktta Mali (Phullwanti) and Vaidehi Parshurami (Ek Don Teen Chaar) jointly took home the coveted Black Lady for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female). Addinath M Kothare was honoured with Best Director for Paani, while Jitendra Joshi received the Best Actor (Critics) award for Ghaath. Rajshri Deshpande was recognized as Best Actress (Critics) for Satyashodhak.
The evening also paid tribute to musical excellence, with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award presented to the legendary Usha Mangeshkar for her remarkable and enduring contribution to the music industry. While receiving the honour, she said, “I would like to thank the people who chose to give me this award. And to everyone else receiving awards tonight, many congratulations.” When Sachin Pilgaonkar, who presented the honour to her, asked in a fun banter why did she choose to only present one talent of hers which is singing and kept the other talent – painting, hidden. She added that those paintings were only for herself, and she later made a book out of it for herself and her closed ones. Adding on, Dr. Jabbar Patel also informed the audience that she was once a producer.
The audience were thrilled with a surprise appearance by Sanju Rathod, who gave a high-octane impromptu performance of his hit track ‘Shaky Shaky’, joined by Amruta Khanvilkar, Priya Bapat, Mitali Mayker, Prajaktta Mali, Varsha Usgaonkar, Saie Tamhankar and others which left the audience spellbound. Adding to the energy, DJ Kratex and Shreyas ignited the stage with their viral sensation ‘Tambdi Chambdi’, as Bhushan Pradhan, Addinath Kothare, Sandeep Pathak, Hemant Dhome, Kshitij Date lit up the dance floor with their electrifying moves—capturing the vibrant spirit and infectious energy of the celebration.
Hosted by Siddharth Chandekar and Amey Wagh, the evening unfolded with the perfect blend of humour, heartfelt tributes, and surprise performances. The red carpet dazzled with a stunning showcase of traditional elegance and modern flair, as celebrities arrived in their most stylish ensembles. Show-stopping appearances by Rajkummar Rao, Tabu, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Jaideep Ahlawat, Saie Tamhankar, amongst others, making it an unforgettable night for fans and photographers alike.
Sharing his thoughts on the occasion, Mr. Rohit Gopakumar, Director of Worldwide Media and CEO of ZENL BCCL TV & Digital Network, said, “At Filmfare, it is our privilege to honour the Marathi film industry and its timeless contribution to Indian cinema. Each year, we witness fresh talent and inspiring narratives that push the boundaries of storytelling. The Filmfare Awards Marathi is our tribute to the richness, depth, and artistry that this industry continues to offer. We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners and nominees, and sincere thanks to our partners and audiences who make this journey so special.”
Adding to this, Mr. Jitesh Pillaai, Editor-in-Chief, Filmfare, said, “The magic of Marathi cinema lies in its deeply rooted storytelling and emotionally resonant narratives. It has been truly inspiring to see the incredible evolution of this industry, from heartfelt dramas to bold, experimental films that connect across cultures. With the Filmfare Awards Marathi, we honour not just talent, but the very soul of this cinema. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees who continue to move, inspire, and captivate audiences with their artistry.”
Watch the celebrations of Marathi cinema, its iconic moments, fun banter, and much more on 3rd August, 2025 from 10 pm onwards only on Zee Talkies!
*Winners List:*
BEST FILM
PAANI
BEST DIRECTOR
ADDINATH M. KOTHARE (PAANI)
BEST FILM (CRITICS’)
AMALTASH (SUHAS DESALE)
GHAATH (CHHATRAPAL ANAND NINAWE)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE)
MAHESH MANJREKAR (JUNA FURNITURE)
BEST ACTOR (CRITICS’)
JITENDRA JOSHI (GHAATH)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (FEMALE)
PRAJAKTTA MALI (PHULLWANTI)
VAIDEHI PARSHURAMI (EK DON TEEN CHAAR)
BEST ACTRESS (CRITICS’)
RAJSHRI DESHPANDE (SATYASHODHAK)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (MALE)
KSHITISH DATE (DHARMAVEER 2)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (FEMALE)
NAMRATA SAMBHERAO (NAACH GA GHUMA)
BEST MUSIC ALBUM
AVINASH- VISHWAJEET (PHULLWANTI)
BEST LYRICS
LATE. SHANTA SHELKE (SARALE SAARE- AMALTASH)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (MALE)
RAHUL DESHPANDE (SARALE SAARE- AMALTASH)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (FEMALE)
VAISHALI MADE (MADANMANJIRI- PHULLWANTI)
BEST STORY
CHHATRAPAL ANAND NINAWE (GHAATH)
BEST SCREENPLAY
NITIN DIXIT (PAANI)
BEST DIALOGUE
MAHESH MANJREKAR (JUNA FURNITURE)
BEST BACKGROUND SCORE
GULRAJ SINGH (PAANI)
BEST SOUND DESIGN
ANMOL BHAVE (PAANI)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
MAHESH LIMAYE (PHULLWANTI)
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
EKNATH KADAM (PHULLWANTI)
BEST EDITING
MAYUR HARDAS & ADDINATH M. KOTHARE (PAANI)
NAVNITA SEN (GHAATH)
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
MANASI ATTARDE (PHULLWANTI)
BEST DEBUT DIRECTOR
NAVJYOT BANDIWADEKAR (GHARAT GANPATI)
RAHUL RAMACHANDRA PAWAR (KHADMOD)
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
UMESH JADHAV (PHULLWANTI TITLE TRACK- PHULLWANTI)
BEST DEBUT MALE
DHAIRYA GHOLAP (YEK NUMBER)
BEST DEBUT FEMALE
JUI BHAGWAT (LIKE AANI SUBSCRIBE)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
USHA MANGESHKAR
