From ‘Thappad’ To ‘Gulabo Sitabo’, Here’s A Look At The Winners Of The 66th Filmfare Awards 2021

Pradamini Kumari

The 66th Filmfare Awards were held in Mumbai on Saturday (27th March). It was a low-key event that was hosted by Rajkummar Rao and Riteish Deshmukh.

On that note, here’s a look at some of the most notable winners:   

Best Film: Thappad  

The film also won an award for the Best Story and the Best Background score. 

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Best Director: Om Raut (Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior)  

The film also won the award for the Best VFX.

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Best Film (Critics): Prateek Vats (Eeb Allay Ooh!)  

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Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Irrfan Khan (Angrezi Medium)  

Late actor Irrfan Khan was also given the Lifetime Achievement award. 

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Best Dialogue: Juhi Chaturvedi (Gulabo Sitabo)  

The film also won the award for the Best Cinematography.

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Best Actor (Critics): Amitabh Bachchan (Gulabo Sitabo)  

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Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Taapsee Pannu (Thappad)  

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Best Actor (Critics): Tillotama Shome (Sir)  

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Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Saif Ali Khan (Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior)  

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Best Actor in a Supporting Actor Role (Female): Farrukh Jaffar (Gulabo Sitabo)  

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Best Debut Director: Rajesh Krishnan (Lootcase)  

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Best Debut Female: Alaya F (Jawaani Jaaneman)  

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Best Music Album: Pritam (Ludo)  

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Best Lyrics: Gulzar (Chhapaak)  

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Best Choreography: Farah Khan (Dil Bechara title song)  

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Click here to see the complete list. 

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