Filmfare Marathi Awards 2025: ‘Paani’ Named Best Film, Mahesh Manjrekar Wins Best Director

On Thursday, July 10, the grand 10th edition of the Filmfare Marathi Awards 2025 was held in Mumbai, aimed at honoring excellence in Marathi cinema.

By Priyanka Yadav 12 Jul 2025 in Entertainment

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The 10th edition of the Filmfare Marathi Awards 2025, held on Thursday, July 10 in Mumbai, celebrated the brilliance of Marathi cinema in grand style. Along with key personalities from the Marathi film industry, the event was graced by several well-known Bollywood stars such as Rajkummar Rao, Tabu, Reema Lagoo, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Jaideep Ahlawat. The evening was a festive blend of entertainment, cinema, and music, where talents contributing significantly in both creative and technical fields were honored. The ceremony stood as a proud tribute to the continued evolution and rich tradition of Marathi cinema.

Celebrity Appearances

Rajkummar Rao looked dapper in a classy suit, with a full beard and glasses, at the event in Mumbai.

Sai Tamhankar, recently seen in the film Ground Zero, turned heads in a stunning black designer dress.

Tabu mesmerized the crowd in a graceful saree.

Madhu Chopra, mother of actress Priyanka Chopra, attended with her son Siddharth Chopra and daughter-in-law Neelam Upadhyay.

Isha Koppikar looked gorgeous in a golden saree.

Aditi Pohankar dazzled in a peach-and-silver off-shoulder bodycon dress, while Chhaya Kadam impressed in a royal blue saree.

Yamini Manhotra, of Bigg Boss fame, embraced a traditional Marathi look in purple, completing her outfit with golden jewelry.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui was seen in a casual look.

Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his powerful performances, arrived in a formal coat-and-pants ensemble.

Nikki Tamboli wore a blue designer outfit and looked radiant.

Mahesh Manjrekar, a veteran actor-director in both Hindi and Marathi cinema, kept it simple in a white t-shirt paired with jeans.

Om Raut, director of Adipurush, also marked his presence at the event.

Besides these film stars, several other noted personalities including Sachin Pilgaonkar, Arijit Sawant, Shiv Thakare, Amruta Khanvilkar, Neena Kulkarni, Marathi singer Sanju Rathod, Amruta Subhash, Renuka Shahane, and Adinath Kothare attended the grand ceremony.

Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025

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Best Film – Paani
Best Director – Adinath M. Kothare (Paani)

Best Film (Critics') –
Amaltash (Suhas Desale)
Ghaat (Chhatrapal Anand Ninave)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) – Mahesh Manjrekar (Juna Furniture)
Best Actor (Critics') – Jitendra Joshi (Ghaat)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) –
Prajakta Mali (Phulwanti)
Vaidehi Parshurami (Ek Don Teen Chaar)

Best Actress (Critics') – Rajshree Deshpande (Satyashodhak)
Best Supporting Actor (Male) – Kshitij Tithi (Dharmaveer 2)
Best Supporting Actor (Female) – Namrata Sambherao (Nach Ga Ghuma)
Best Music Album – Avinash-Vishwajeet (Phulwanti)
Best Song – “Dera” – Shanta Shelke (Saare Saare – Amaltash)

Best Playback Singer (Male) – Rahul Deshpande (Saare Saare – Amaltash)
Best Playback Singer (Female) – Vaishali Made (Madanmanjari – Phulwanti)
Best Story – Chhatrapal Anand Ninave (Ghaat)
Best Screenplay – Nitin Dixit (Paani)
Best Dialogue – Mahesh Manjrekar (Juna Furniture)
Best Background Score – Gulraj Singh (Paani)
Best Sound Design – Anmol Bhave (Paani)
Best Cinematography – Mahesh Limaye (Phulwanti)
Best Production Design – Eknath Kadam (Phulwanti)

Best Editing –
Mayur Hardas & Adinath M. Kothare (Paani)
Navneeta Sen (Ghaat)
Best Costume Design – Mansi Attarde (Phulwanti)

Best Debut Director –
Navjyot Bandivadekar (Gharat Ganpati)
Rahul Ramchandra Pawar (Kharmod)

Best Choreography – Umesh Jadhav (Phulwanti Title Track – Phulwanti)
Best Debut (Male) – Dhairya Gholap (Yek Number)
Best Debut (Female) – Jui Bhagwat (Like Ani Subscribe)
Lifetime Achievement Award – Usha Mangeshkar

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The Filmfare Marathi Awards 2025 shone a spotlight on remarkable talent—honouring the actors, filmmakers, technicians, and newcomers who continue to shape Marathi cinema’s exciting future.

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