Alia Bhatt bags Best Actress award for her role in Jigra
The 70th edition of the Filmfare Awards took place on Saturday at EKA Arena, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad. It was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Maniesh Paul.
Alia Bhatt was honoured with the Best Actress award for her role in Jigra, prompting a plethora of reactions on Reddit. Many were curious why she did not attend the event; Karan Johar accepted the award on her behalf. Some users praised her win, while others questioned it. Alia has previously bagged the Black Lady for Highway (critics’ award), Udta Punjab, Raazi, Gully Boy, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
A uesr wrote: “Hahahhahahahaha and she didn’t even show up to the event. Karan accepted the award on her behalf. This shit is hilarious.”
“I want to know from Alia Bhatt fans if they genuinely are happy with her winning… i don’t even hate her but with these things i feel like they are making people dislike her more,” another said.
Filmfare Awards 2025 was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Maniesh Paul.
“Ahh. The Alia award goes to Alia. What a surprising turn of events,” a third user said.
“What about Yami Gautam?? She delivered a hit film with good performance. Why flop film actor is getting award?,” a fourth user said.
“Things like these is the reason she will never be likeable no matter how big she becomes as an actress,” another wrote.
Alia Bhatt expressed her emotions after not being able to attend the Filmfare Awards, calling the recognition for her recent film “truly special.” In an emotional post, she wrote, “This one will always stay closest to my heart … not just for the story we told, but for the incredible people who gave it life.”
She thanked director Vasan Bala for his vision, and her co-stars Vedang Raina, Vivek Gomber, Manoj Pahwa, Rahul R, Yuvvraj Vijjan, and Dheer Hira for “the honesty you brought to every frame.” Alia also expressed gratitude to Filmfare for the honour and to fans who “found a piece of themselves in this film.”
Though she couldn’t attend in person, she said, she wished she could’ve been there to hold that moment in person, but her heart is full all the same.” She reflected on the collaboration with Karan Johar, Dharma Movies, Grish1234, and Eternal Sunshine Production, calling it “full circle.” She also acknowledged her friend Shaheen B for being “my calm through it all.”
Alia concluded her post with a touching line from the film:
“Taara na disse, ya chaann kho jaawe.
Tenu sang rakhna.”
News Edit KV Raman
