Recognition for good work is always cherished, especially in the realm of acting, where the only accolade that truly matters is the 'Oxygen' award, symbolising hard work. And when that award goes by the name of 'Filmfare', it's a whole different ball game!
Among the prestigious awards in Bollywood lie the Filmfare Awards, and similarly, for several years now, the Bengali film industry has been graced with its own version of the honor. Just like every year, this year too, the city is all set to host the grandeur of the Filmfare Awards Bangla.
On the 29th of this month, Friday, the moonlit night will witness a gathering of stars at a renowned hotel in Kolkata. But before the grand event, the nominations have been unveiled for all to see.
This year's nomination list boasts two films by Dev, namely 'Pradhan' and 'Bagha Jatin'. It's a significant achievement for the actor. Alongside, he finds himself on the list of Best Actor nominees.
However, stealing the spotlight are the newcomers in the Best Actress category, with Soumitrisha Kundu from 'Pradhan' and Sreeja Dutta from 'Bagha Jatin' securing positions.
Moreover, the battle for the Best Singer title is fierce, particularly between Arijit and Anupam.
As everything unfolds, it's evident that this year will witness a clash of talents like never before. From seasoned actors to budding talents, from celebrated singers to promising newcomers, the nomination list is adorned with remarkable brilliance.
So, without further ado, let's delve into who stands where in this list:
Best Film-
- Kabuliwala
- Pradhan
- Bagha Jatin
- Ardhangini
- Raktabeej
- Dawshom Awbotaar
Best Director-
- Arun Roy (Bagha Jatin)
- Atanu Ghosh (Shesh Pata)
- Abhijit Sen (Pradhan)
- Kaushik Ganguly (Ardhangini)
- Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee (Raktabeej)
- Srijit Mukherji (Dawshom Awbotaar)
- Sumon Ghosh (Kabuliwala)
Best Film (Critics)-
- Mayar Jonjal
- Niharika
- Palan
- Shesh Pata
- Shohorer Ushnotomo Din E
Best Actor-
- Anirban Chakraborty
- Dev
- Jeet
- Mithun Chakraborty
- Parambrata Chatterjee
- Prosenjit Chatterjee
Best Actor (Critics):
- Anjan Dutt
- Mithun Chakraborty
- Prosenjit Chatterjee
- Ritwik Chakraborty
- Shilajit Majumdar
- Subrata Dutta
Best Actress-
- Churni Ganguly (Ardhangini)
- Jaya Ahsan (Dawshom Awbotaar)
- Koel Mallick (Jongole Mitin Mashi)
- Ritabhari Chakraborty (Fatafati)
- Solanki Roy (Shohorer Ushnotomo Din E)
- Swastika Mukherjee (Shibpur)
Best Actress (Critics)-
- Anuradha Mukherjee (Niharika)
- Aparajita Auddy (Mayar Jonjal)
- Gargi Roychowdhury (Shesh Pata)
- Mamata Shankar (Palan)
- Swastika Mukherjee (Shibpur)
- Tasnia Farin (Aaro Ek Prithibi)
Best Supporting Actor-
- Ambarish Bhattacharya (Ardhangini)
- Anirban Bhattacharya (Dawshom Awbotaar)
- Anirban Chakraborty (Pradhan)
- Jisshu Sengupta (Dawshom Awbotaar)
- Kaushik Ganguly (Aaro Ek Prithibi)
- Shohel Mondal (Mayar Jonjal)
- Vikram Chatterjee (Shesh Pata)
Best Supporting Actress-
- Anushua Majumdar (Raktabeej)
- Aparajita Auddy (Cheeni 2)
- Jaya Ahsan (Ardhangini)
- Mallika Mazumdar (Niharika)
- Srabanti Chatterjee (Kaberi Antardhan)
Best Album-
- Ardhangini (Anupam Roy)
- Dawshom Awbotaar (Anupam Roy)
- Kabuliwala (Indradeep Dasgupta)
- Mayakumari (Vikram Ghosh)
- Mitthye Premer Gaan (Kuntal Dey, Ranjay Bhattacharya, Soumya Rit)
- Shohorer Ushnotomo Din E (Nabarun Bose and Akash Chakraborty)
Best Song-
- Anupam Roy: Aami Shei Manushta Aar Nei (Dawshom Awbotaar)
- Anupam Roy: Alada Alada (Ardhangini)
- Arijit Singh: Bhaabo Jodi (Kabuliwala)
- Arijit Singh: Jiya Tui Chara (Biye Bibhrat)
- Ishan Mitra and Ranajoy Bhattacharjee: Nirobotay Chhilo (Mitthye Premer Gaan)
- Mahtim Shakib: Tumi Jantei Paro Na (Cheeni 2)
- Rupam Islam: Shesh Bole Kichu Achey ki (Shesh Pata)
Best Playback Singer (Male)-
- Anupam Roy: Aami Shei Manushta Aar Nei (Dawshom Awbotaar)
- Anupam Roy: Phire Esho (Pradhan)
- Arijit Singh: Bhaabo Jodi (Kabuliwala)
- Arijit Singh: Jiya Tui Chara (Biye Bibhrat)
- Ishan Mitra and Ranajoy Bhattacharjee: Nirobotay Chhilo (Mitthye Premer Gaan)
- Mahtim Shakib: Tumi Jantei Paro Na (Cheeni 2)
- Rupam Islam: Shesh Bole Kichu Achey ki (Shesh Pata)
Best Playback Singer (Female)-
- Abarna Roy: Moloye Batashe (Niharika)
- Antara Mitra: Jani Okaron (Fatafati)
- Antara Nandy and Ankita Nandy: Nakku Nakur Na Jao Thakur (Raktabeej)
- Iman Chakraborty: Alada Alada (Ardhangini)
Best Original Story:
- Atanu Ghosh (Shesh Pata)
- Kaushik Ganguly (Ardhangini)
- Kaushik Ganguly (Kaberi Antardhan)
- Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee (Raktabeej)
Best Screenplay-
- Atanu Ghosh (Shesh Pata)
- Indranil Roychowdhury And Sugata Sinha (Mayar Jonjal)
- Srijit Mukherji (Dawshom Awbotaar)
- Zinia Sen And Sharbari Ghoshal (Raktabeej)
Best New Actress-
- Soumitrisha Kundu (Pradhan)
- Sreeja Dutta (Bagha Jatin)
- Tansia farin (Aaro Ek Prithibi)
Best New Director –
- Aritra Sen (Ghore Pherar Gaan)
- Paroma Neotia (Mitthye Premer Gaan)
- Srijato (Manobjamin)
- Sumantra Roy (Ghasjomi)
The anticipation is high, the competition is fierce, and the stage is set for an unforgettable evening of celebration and recognition. As the stars gather under one roof, the Filmfare Awards promise to be a night to remember, honouring the best and brightest talents in the industry.