Filmfare Awards Punjabi

Filmfare Awards Punjabi are presented to the best films, performers and artists that work in Punjabi cinema. The event was first held in 2017.

History

The first awards ceremony was held on 31 March 2017 in Mohali. It became the second film award for Punjabi films after PTC Punjabi Film Awards, which was introduced in 2011.

Jitesh Pillai said, “It is a moment of utmost pride, as we witness Filmfare Awards expand its footprints across the nation. We, at Filmfare, have always rewarded creativity and diligence of the films across industries and promote more such wonderful cinematic experiences. The 1st Edition of Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2017 will be a night of grandeur and elegance and we are looking forward to meet and greet the whole of Punjabi film industry.”

Editions

Categories

Merit Awards

• Best Film
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Best Director
• Best Debut Director
• Best Actor in supporting role
• Best Actress in supporting role
• Best Male Debut
• Best Female Debut
• Best Music Director
• Best Lyricist
• Best playback Singer (male)
• Best Playback Singer (female)

Critics Awards

• Critics Award Best Film
• Critics Award Best Actor
• Critics Award Best Actress

Technical Awards

• Best Story
• Best Screenplay
• Best Dialogue
• Best Background Score
• Best Action
• Best Editing
• Best Cinematography
• Best Choreography
• Best Production Design
• Best Sound Design

Special Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Living Legend Award

Winners

Best Actor Female

Best Actor Male

Best Debut Female

Best Debut Male

Statistics

Most Awards to a single film

• Lahoriye (2018) = 9
• Bambukat (2017) = 8
• Love Punjab (2017) = 7
• Rabb Da Radio (2018) = 5
• Ardaas (2017) = 4
• Channa Mereya (2018) = 4

Best Director

• Ksshitij Chaudhary = 1
• Pankaj Batra = 1

Best Actor

• Ammy Virk = 1
• Diljit Dosanjh = 1

Best Actress

• Sargun Mehta = 2

References

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