Filmfare Awards Marathi

The Filmfare Marathi Awards are presented annually to both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Marathi film industry of India. The ceremony had been sponsored by various private organisations in the past as well as in present provisions. During several years in 1990s, a live ceremony was broadcast to television audiences but was later discontinued due to unknown reasons. In 1963 the awards were extended to Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali languages. The presentation of the awards has been inconsistent throughout its inception. Presently, a recorded and edited version of the awards ceremony is televised.

History
The awards were first given in 1963 and the ceremony used to be held along with Bollywood Filmfare Awards. In 1953, initially recognizing the Hindi film industry. In 1963, awards extended to Best Picture in Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Bengali, for the awards. In 1974, the awards were extended to Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director categories.

Mazha Hoshil Ka was the first movie to win the award for Best Film.

Statuette
The statuette, depicting a woman whose arms uprise in a dance number with her fingers touching, is commonly referred to as "Black Lady" (or "The Lady in Black"). Originally designed by N.G. Pansare under the supervision of The Times of India's art director Walter Langhammer, it is generally made of bronze, its height is 46.5 cm and it weighs around five kg.

The Red Carpet
The Red Carpet is a segment that takes place before the beginning of the actual ceremony. This is where actors, actresses, producers, directors, singers, composers, and others that have contributed to Indian cinema are introduced. Hosts question the celebrities about upcoming performances and who they think deserves to take the Black Lady home.

Records
Most Awards for a film Most Awards for Best Director Most Awards for Best Actor Most Awards for Best Actress Most Awards for Best Supporting Actor Most Awards for Best Supporting Actress Most Awards for Music Direction Most Awards for Male Singer

Award categories
As of 2017, there are total 26 awards given in different categories. There is a separate category of critics awards, decided by noted film-critics rather than popular votes. Awards are given in the following categories. Follow the links for lists of the award winners and nominations, year by year.

Merit awards

 * Best Film
 * Best Director
 * Best Actor
 * Best Actress
 * Best Supporting Actor
 * Best Supporting Actress
 * Best Male Debut
 * Best Female Debut
 * Best Music Director
 * Best Lyricist
 * Best Male Playback Singer
 * Best Female 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 Art Direction
 * Best Background Score
 * Best Cinematography
 * Best Editing
 * Best Choreography
 * Best Sound Design
 * Best Costume Design

Special awards

 * Lifetime Achievement
 * Best Debut Director
 * Best Child Actor
 * Excellence in Marathi Cinema

Previous winners

 * Marathi Cinema

Ceremonies

 * 7th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 27 March 2023 in Mulund, Mumbai
 * 6th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 31 March 2022 in Bandra, Mumbai
 * 5th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 28 February 2021 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
 * 4th Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 27 September 2018 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
 * 3rd Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 27 October 2017 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
 * 2nd Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 28 November 2016 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
 * 1st Filmfare Awards Marathi, was held on 20 November 2015 in Thane, Maharashtra