70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism: Times Group MD Vineet Jain Calls Shah Rukh Khan 'Fantastic Host' - EXCLUSIVE

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grand celebration of Bollywood’s finest talent lit up Gujarat as the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 with Gujarat Tourism unfolded on October 11. The star-studded evening was a glittering tribute to Hindi cinema’s artistry, creativity, and timeless magic. This year’s milestone edition was extra special as Filmfare celebrated 70 glorious years of honouring excellence in Indian cinema, blending nostalgia, elegance, and modern-day glamour in one unforgettable spectacle.

Times Group MD Vineet Jain talks about 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism host SRK

Speaking exclusively to Zoom, Times Group MD Vineet Jain shared his excitement about the evening and praised Shah Rukh Khan, who returned as Filmfare’s host after 17 long years. Vineet said, "I am looking forward to Shah Rukh’s performance myself and Shah Rukh has been a fantastic host in the past. And I have a lot of special memories with him. And he is very close to the Times Group. So I am looking forward to him compering tonight."Watch the full conversation here:

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Shah Rukh, along with Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul, brought a perfect mix of wit, warmth, and emotion to the stage. Their camaraderie added sparkle to an evening filled with laughter, nostalgia, and heartfelt tributes. From funny banter to touching moments that celebrated Bollywood’s journey through the decades, the trio ensured the night was one to remember.ALSO READ: 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism: Laapataa Ladies Wins BIG; Alia, Kartik-Abhishek Named Best Actors - FULL Winners List

70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism winners

But what truly makes Filmfare iconic is the celebration of cinematic brilliance, and this year’s winners reflected the evolving excellence of Indian cinema. Laapataa Ladies, India’s official Oscar entry, emerged as the big winner of the night, bagging Best Film and Best Director for Kiran Rao. Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) shared the Best Actor award, while Alia Bhatt won Best Actress for her performance in Jigra.