# Filmfare Awards Marathi

The Filmfare Marathi Awards are presented annually to both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Marathi film industry of India. The ceremony had been sponsored by various private organisations in the past as well as in present provisions. During several years in 1990s, a live ceremony was broadcast to television audiences but was later discontinued due to unknown reasons. In 1963 the awards were extended to Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali languages. The presentation of the awards has been inconsistent throughout its inception. Presently, a recorded and edited version of the awards ceremony is televised.

## History

The awards were first given in 1963 and the ceremony used to be held along with Bollywood Filmfare Awards. In 1953, initially recognizing the Hindi film industry. In 1963, awards extended to Best Picture in Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Bengali, for the awards. In 1974, the awards were extended to Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director categories.
Mazha Hoshil Ka was the first movie to win the award for Best Film.

## Statuette

The statuette, depicting a woman whose arms uprise in a dance number with her fingers touching, is commonly referred to as "Black Lady" (or "The Lady in Black"). Originally designed by N.G. Pansare under the supervision of The Times of India's art director Walter Langhammer, it is generally made of bronze, its height is 46.5 cm and it weighs around five kg.

## The Red Carpet

The Red Carpet is a segment that takes place before the beginning of the actual ceremony. This is where actors, actresses, producers, directors, singers, composers, and others that have contributed to Indian cinema are introduced. Hosts question the celebrities about upcoming performances and who they think deserves to take the Black Lady home.

## Records

Most Awards for a film
| Film | No. of Awards |
| Sairat | 11 |
| Anandi Gopal | 10 |
| Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | 8 |
Most Awards for Best Director
| Image | Recipient | No. of Awards |
| | Jabbar Patel | 4 |
| | Nagraj Manjule | 2 |
Most Awards for Best Actor
| Image | Recipient | No. of Awards |
| | Ashok Saraf | 3 |
Most Awards for Best Actress
| Image | Recipient | No. of Awards |
| | Sonali Kulkarni | 3 |
Most Awards for Best Supporting Actor
| Image | Recipient | No. of Awards |
| | Kishor Kadam | 2 |
Most Awards for Best Supporting Actress
| Image | Recipient | No. of Awards |
| | Neena Kulkarni | 2 |
Most Awards for Music Direction
| Image | Recipient | No. of Awards |
| | Ajay-Atul | 3 |
Most Awards for Male Singer
| Image | Recipient | No. of Awards |
| | Adarsh Shinde | 3 |

## Award categories

As of 2017, there are total 26 awards given in different categories. There is a separate category of critics awards, decided by noted film-critics rather than popular votes. Awards are given in the following categories. Follow the links for lists of the award winners and nominations, year by year.

### Merit awards

* Best Film
* Best Director
* Best Actor
* Best Actress
* Best Supporting Actor
* Best Supporting Actress
* Best Male Debut
* Best Female Debut
* Best Music Director
* Best Lyricist
* Best Male Playback Singer
* Best Female Playback Singer

### Critics' awards

* Critics Award Best Film
* Critics Award Best Actor
* Critics Award Best Actress

### Technical awards

* Best Story
* Best Screenplay
* Best Dialogue
* Best Art Direction
* Best Background Score
* Best Cinematography
* Best Editing
* Best Choreography
* Best Sound Design
* Best Costume Design

### Special awards

* Lifetime Achievement
* Best Debut Director
* Best Child Actor
* Excellence in Marathi Cinema

## Previous winners
### Marathi Cinema

1963 :
| Best Film | Mazha Hoshil Ka | Mazha Hoshil Ka | Mazha Hoshil Ka |
| 1964 ||||
| Best Film | Sant Nivrutti Dnyandev | Sant Nivrutti Dnyandev | Sant Nivrutti Dnyandev |
| 1965 ||||
| Best Film | Laxmi Aali Ghara | Laxmi Aali Ghara | Laxmi Aali Ghara |
| 1966 ||||
| Best Film | Gurukilli | Gurukilli | Gurukilli |
| 1967 ||||
| Best Film | Pavna Kathcha Dhondi | Pavna Kathcha Dhondi | Pavna Kathcha Dhondi |
| 1968 ||||
| Best Film | Ekti | Ekti | Ekti |
| 1969 ||||
| Best Film | Jiwhala | Jiwhala | Jiwhala |
| 1970 ||||
| Best Film | Apradh | Apradh | Apradh |
| 1971 ||||
| Best Film | Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe | Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe | Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe |
| 1972 ||||
| Best Film | Kunku Mazhe Bhagyache | Kunku Mazhe Bhagyache | Kunku Mazhe Bhagyache |
| 1973 ||||
| Best Film | Andhala Marto Dola | Andhala Marto Dola | Andhala Marto Dola |
| 1974 ||||
| Best Film | Sugandhi Katta | Best Director | |
| Best Actor | Shriram Lagoo – Sugandhi Katta | Best Actress | Sarala Yeolekar – Sugandhi Katta |
| 1975 ||||
| Best Film | Samna | Best Director | Jabbar Patel – Samna |
| Best Actor | Shriram Lagoo – Samna | Best Actress | Sandhya – Chandnachi Choli Ang Ang Jali |
| 1976 ||||
| Best Film | Aaram Haram Aahe | Best Director | Vasant Joglekar – Ha Khel Sawalyancha |
| Best Actor | Ravindra Mahajani – Zunj | Best Actress | Asha Kale – Ha Khel Sawalyancha |
| 1977 ||||
| Best Film | Naav Motha Lakshan Khota | Best Director | Muralidhar Kapdi – Naav Motha Lakshan Khota |
| Best Actor | Shriram Lagoo – Bhingri | Best Actress | Usha Chavan – Naav Motha Lakshan Khota |
| Special Award | Ashok Saraf – Ram Ram Gangaram | Ashok Saraf – Ram Ram Gangaram | Ashok Saraf – Ram Ram Gangaram |
| 1978 ||||
| Best Film | Devaki Nandan Gopala | Best Director | Jabbar Patel – Jait Re Jait |
| Best Actor | Yashwant Dutt – Bhairu Pailwan Ki Jai | Best Actress | Smita Patil – Jait Re Jait |
| 1979 ||||
| Best Film | Sinhasan | Best Director | Jabbar Patel – Sinhasan |
| Best Actor | Sachin Pilgaonkar – Ashtavinayak | Best Actress | Ranjana – Sushila |
| 1980 ||||
| Best Film | 22 June 1897 | Best Director | Nachiket Patwardhan – 22 June 1897 |
| Best Actor | Nilu Phule – Sahkar Samrat | Best Actress | Usha Chavan – Ran Pakhare |
| 1981 ||||
| Best Film | Umbartha | Best Director | Jabbar Patel – Umbartha |
| Best Actor | Amol Palekar – Akriet | Best Actress | Smita Patil – Umbartha |
| 1982 ||||
| Best Film | Shapit | Best Director | Rajdutt, Arvind Deshpande – Shapit |
| Best Actor | Yashwant Dutt – Shapit | Best Actress | Madhu Kambikar – Shapit |
| 1983 ||||
| Best Film | Gupchup Gupchup | Best Director | V. K. Naik – Gupchup Gupchup |
| Best Actor | Ashok Saraf – Gosht Dhamal Namyachi | Best Actress | Ranjana – Savitri |
| 1985 ||||
| Best Film | Dhoom Dhadaka | Best Director | Mahesh Kothare – Dhoom Dhadaka |
| Best Actor | Laxmikant Berde – Dhoom Dhadaka | Best Actress | Usha Naik – Devashappath Khare Sangen |
| 1994 ||||
| Best Actor | Vikram Gokhale – Vazir | Best Actress | Sukanya Kulkarni – Varsa Laxmicha |
| 1995 ||||
| Best Film | Aai | Aai | Aai |
| Best Actor | Sayaji Shinde – Aboli | Best Actress | Renuka Shahane – Aboli |
| 1996 ||||
| Best Actor | Ashok Saraf – Suna Yeti Ghara | Best Actress | Sonali Kulkarni – Doghi |
| 1997 ||||
| Best Actor | Mohan Joshi – Raosaheb | Best Actress | Sukanya Kulkarni – Sarkarnama |
| 1998 ||||
| Best Film | Tu Tithe Mee | Tu Tithe Mee | Tu Tithe Mee |
| Best Actor | Mohan Joshi – Tu Tithe Mee | Best Actress | Suhas Joshi – Tu Tithe Mee |
| 1999 ||||
| Best Film | Bindhaast | Best Director | Chandrakant Kulkarni – Bindhaast |
| Best Actor | Dilip Prabhavalkar – Ratra Aarambh | Best Actress | Sharvari Jamenis – Bindhaast |
| Best Music Director | Shridhar Phadke – Lekroo | Shridhar Phadke – Lekroo | Shridhar Phadke – Lekroo |

## Ceremonies

* 1st Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 20 November 2015 in Thane, Maharashtra
* 2nd Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 28 November 2016 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
* 3rd Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 27 October 2017 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
* 4th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 27 September 2018 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
* 5th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 28 February 2021 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
* 6th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 31 March 2022 in Bandra, Mumbai
* 7th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 27 March 2023 in Mulund, Mumbai
* 8th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 18 April 2024 in Mahakavi Kalidas Natyamandir, Mumbai