Ardhangini secured Best Film, while Mayar Jonjal and Niharika grabbed Best Film at JOY Filmfare Awards Bangla 2024

Kolkata: Filmfare, in association with JOY Personal Care as the title partner, successfully hosted the 7th edition of Filmfare Awards Bangla, on March 29th at ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata. This grand celebration showcased the brightest of Bengali Cinema, spotlighting outstanding narratives, performances, and talents within the industry. The evening was hosted by Saurav Das, Sauraseni Maitra, and Parambrata Chatterjee, who entertained the audience with their wit and charm.

The atmosphere was electric as the brightest stars of Bengali cinema graced the stage with electrifying dance performances, featuring the likes of Nusrat Faria, Koel Mallick, Bonny Sengupta & Koushani Mukherjee, Ankush Hazra & Oindrila Sen, and Srabanti Chatterjee. The audience was treated to delightful comedic acts by Rudranil Ghosh and Ambarish Bhattacharya, adding laughter and excitement to the festivities.

Continuing the tradition of honouring excellence, the seventh edition of the show successfully hosted stalwarts, who have made their mark both in front and behind the camera. This year, Atanu Ghosh who made waves in the audience with their stellar story and direction for Shesh Pata was announced as winners under the Best Film category, Prosenjit Chatterjee with his awe-inspiring acting skills and extraordinary performance in Shesh Pata clinched the award of Best Actor (Male), while Churni Ganguly received the award for Best Actor (Female) for delivering a thrilling and mesmerising portrayal in Ardhangini. The evening saw a powerhouse performer, a prolific filmmaker, and an articulate writer, Prabhat Roy, who was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

Reflecting on the significance of the event, Rohit Gopakumar, Director – Worldwide Media, and CEO ZENL BCCL TV & Digital Network, remarked, “The Filmfare Awards Bangla celebrates not only the talents of today but also the enduring legacy of Bengali cinema. We congratulate all the winners whose outstanding work continues to inspire audiences and aspiring artists alike. Our heartfelt thanks go to our partners whose unwavering support has made this event possible.”

Jitesh Pillaai, Editor of Filmfare, expressed, “As we wrap yet another spectacular edition of the Filmfare Awards Bangla, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this memorable celebration. Congratulations to all the deserving winners. The Bengali film industry continues to set a standard of excellence, captivating audiences worldwide. With each passing year, the task of choosing winners becomes increasingly challenging, a testament to the incredible talent within Bengali cinema. As we cherish our enduring partnership with the industry, we eagerly anticipate the future, filled with more moments of celebration and cinematic brilliance.”

The red carpet shimmered with star power as celebrities and luminaries from the industry graced the occasion, adding to the glamour of the evening. Notable attendees included Churni Ganguly, Shruti Das, Monami Ghosh, Soumitrisha Kundu, Iman Chakraborty, Subrata Dutta, Rohan Bhattacharya & Angana Roy, Debjyoti Mishra, Ankita Nandy, Antara Nandy, Payal Mukherjee, Anik Dutta, Anuradha Mukherjee, Idhika Paul, Sushmita Chatterjee, Jaya Ahsan, Solanki Roy, Gargi Roychowdhury, and others walked the Red Carpet.

The Title Partner of the 7th edition of Filmfare Awards Bangla 2024 is Joy Personal Care, Co-Presented by Lalbaba Rice; Co-Powered by BudLeaf, Manforce, and Vaibhavam in Association with Dazller and Morning Bells.