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 for 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.
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.
The statuette, depicting a dancing woman whose arms are raised with her hands 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 Indias 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 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.
Most Awards for a film
Most Awards for Best Director
Most Awards for Best Actor
Most Awards for Best Actress
Most Awards for Best Supporting Actor
Most Awards for Best Supporting Actress
Most Awards for Music Direction
Most Awards for Male Singer
As of 2017, there are a total of 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.