Filmfare Awards Punjabi
| Filmfare Awards Punjabi | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in Punjabi cinema |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Filmfare |
| First award | 31 March 2017 |
| Final award | present |
| Website | www |
Filmfare Awards Punjabi are presented to the best films, performers and artists that work in Punjabi cinema.[1] The event was first held in 2017.[2]
History
The first awards ceremony was held on 31 March 2017 in Mohali.[3] 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.”[4]
Editions
| Year | Ceremony | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1st Filmfare Awards Punjabi | [5] |
| 2018 | 2nd Filmfare Awards Punjabi | [6] |
| 2025 | 3rd Filmfare Awards Punjabi | [7] |
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
| Year | Winner | Work | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sargun Mehta | Love Punjab | [8] |
| 2018 | Sargun Mehta | Lahoriye | |
| 2025 | Neeru Bajwa | Shayar |
Best Actor Male
| Year | Winner | Work | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Diljit Dosanjh | Ambarsariya | [9] |
| 2018 | Amrinder Gill | Lahoriye | |
| 2025 | Amrinder Gill | Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni |
Best Debut Female
| Year | Winner | Work | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Simi Chahal | Bambukat | |
| 2018 | Payal Rajput | Channa Mereya | |
| 2025 | Pranjal Dahiya | Rose Rosy Te Gulab |
Best Debut Male
| Year | Winner | Work | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ravinder | Aatishbazi Ishq | |
| 2018 | Ninja | Channa Mereya | |
| 2025 | Vishal Brar | Rode College |
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
- ^ "Winners of The Bhutani Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025: Full List Out | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Bhutani Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025: Ardaas Sarbat De Bhalle Di Gets Best Film, Neeru Bajwa Bags Top Honour - Full Winners List". Times Now. 2025-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Netsurf produces 1st Jio Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2017, stage management by On Cue". Everything Experiential. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
- ^ Sameer (2017-03-15). "1st Jio Filmfare Awards Punjabi will be held on March 31". Punjabi Mania. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
- ^ "1st edition of Jio Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2017". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ "2nd Jio Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2018: Complete winners' list". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ "Bhutani Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025 Full Winners List: Ardaas Sarbat De Bhalle Di Wins Big, Hans Raj Hans Honoured As Living Legend". Zoom TV. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ "Sargun Mehta wins her first Filmfare, proud husband Ravi kisses the black lady". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ "Jio Filmfare Awards (Punjabi) 2017: Gurdas Maan to Diljit Dosanjh, heres list of winners". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-12-26.