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 and presented in 2017.
History
The awards were first awarded in 2017 with the ceremony 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.”
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
- Best 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 Background Score
- Best Action
- Best Editing
- Best Cinematography
- Best Choreography
- Best Production Design
- Best Sound Design
Special Awards
Statistics
Most Awards to a single film- Lahoriye = 9
- Bambukat = 8
- Love Punjab = 7
- Rabb Da Radio = 5
- Ardaas = 4
- Channa Mereya = 4
- Ksshitij Chaudhary = 1
- Pankaj Batra = 1
- Ammy Virk = 1
- Diljit Dosanjh = 1
- Sargun Mehta = 2