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arjuna award for athletics Complete Guide & Winners List 2025

The arjuna award for athletics — India's most celebrated Bollywood film awards. Complete winners list across all 30+ categories, records, history, and most-awarded celebrities. Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Film, Best Director & more.

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Arjuna Award For Athletics

 

S.No. Year Name
1 1961 Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
2 1962 Tarlok Singh
3 1963 Stephie D'Souza
4 1964 Makhan Singh
5 1965 Kenneth Powell
6 1966 Ajmer Singh
7 1966 Bhogeswar Baruah
8 1967 Praveen Kumar
9 1967 Bhim Singh
10 1968 Joginder Singh
11 1968 Manjit Walia
12 1969 Harnek Singh
13 1970 Mohinder Singh Gill
14 1971 Edward Sequeira
15 1972 Vijay Singh Chauhan
16 1973 Sriram Singh
17 1974 T. C. Yohannan
18 1974 Shivnath Singh
19 1975 Hari Chand
20 1975 V. Anusuya Bai
21 1976 Bahadur Singh
22 1976 Geeta Zutshi
23 1977–78 Satish Kumar (Athlete)
24 1978–79 Suresh Babu
25 1978–79 Angel Mary Joseph
26 1979–80 R. Gyanasekaran
27 1980–81 Gopal Saini
28 1981 Sabir Ali
29 1982 Charles Borromeo
30 1982 Chand Ram
31 1982 M. D. Valsamma
32 1983 Suresh Yadav
33 1983 P. T. Usha
34 1984 Raj Kumar
35 1984 Shiny Abraham
36 1985 Raghubir Singh Bal
38 1985 Asha Agarwal
39 1985 Adille Sumariwala
39 1986 Suman Rawat
40 1987 Balwinder Singh
41 1987 Vandana Rao
42 1987 Bagicha Singh
43 1987 Vandana Shanbagh
44 1988 Ashwini Nachappa
45 1989 Mercy Kuttan
46 1990 Deena Ram
47 1992 Bahadur Prasad
48 1993 K. Saramma
49 1994 Rosa Kutty
50 1995 Shakti Singh
51 1995 Jyotirmoyee Sikdar
52 1995 Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla 
53 1996 Kallegowda 
54 1996 Ajit Bhaduria
55 1996 Padmini Thomas
56 1997 M. Mahadeva 
57 1997 Reeth Abraham
58 1998 Sirichand Ram
59 1998 Neelam Jaswant Singh
60 1998 S. D. Eshan
61 1998 Rachita Mistry
62 1998 Paramjit Singh
63 1999 Gulab Chand
64 1999 G. Venkataravanappa 
65 1999 Gurmit Kaur
66 1999 Parduman Singh
67 1999 Sunita Rani
68 2000 K. M. Beenamol
69 2000 Yadvendra Vashishta 
70 2000 Joginder Singh Bedi
71 2001 K.R. Shankar Iyer 
72 2002 Anju Bobby George
73 2002 Saraswati Saha
74 2003 Soma Biswas
75 2003 Madhuri Saxena
76 2004 Anil Kumar
77 2004 J. J. Shobha
78 2004 Devendra Jhajharia 
79 2005 Manjit Kaur
80 2006 K. M. Binu
81 2007 Chitra K. Soman
82 2009 Sinimol Paulose
83 2010 Joseph Abraham (Athletics)
84 2010 Krishna Punia
85 2010 Jagseer Singh 
86 2011 Preeja Sreedharan
87 2012 Sudha Singh
88 2012 Kavita Ramdas Raut
89 2012 Deepa Malik 
90 2012 Ramkaran Singh 
91 2013 Amit Kumar Saroha
92 2014 Tintu Luka
93 2015 M. R. Poovamma
94 2016 Lalita Babar
95 2016 Sandeep Singh Maan 
96 2017 Khushbir Kaur
97 2017 Arokia Rajiv
98 2017 Mariyappan Thangavelu 
99 2017 Varun Bhati 
100 2018 Jinson Johnson
101 2018 Hima Das
102 2018 Neeraj Chopra
103 2018 Ankur Dhama
104 2019 Mohammed Anas Yahiya
105 2019 Tajinder Pal Singh
106 2019 Swapna Barman
107 2019 Sundar Singh Gurjar 

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Best Film
Movie of the year
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Best Actor
Male performance
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Best Actress
Female performance
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Best Director
Best direction
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Best Supporting Actor
Male support role
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Best Supporting Actress
Female support role
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Best Male Singer
Playback singing
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Best Female Singer
Playback singing

Filmfare Awards Records

All-time records and most wins in Filmfare Awards history

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Most Best Actor Wins
Shah Rukh Khan & Dilip Kumar
8 Filmfare Best Actor Awards each — the joint record for most wins in this category.
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Most Best Actress Wins
Nutan
5 Filmfare Best Actress Awards — holds the all-time record for most wins by an actress.
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Most Best Male Singer Wins
Mohammed Rafi
6 Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Awards — the record for most wins in this category.
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Most Best Female Singer Wins
Lata Mangeshkar
Holds the record for most Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer wins in history.
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Most Overall Filmfare Wins
Amitabh Bachchan
Over 40+ Filmfare Awards across acting, lifetime achievement and special categories — the most by any individual.
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Most Best Music Director
Sachin-Jigar / A.R. Rahman
A.R. Rahman's multiple wins include both regular and critics categories across decades of Indian cinema.

Most Filmfare Awards Won — All-Time Records

🏆 Most Filmfare Best Actor Wins
  • 1Shah Rukh Khan8
  • 1Dilip Kumar8
  • 3Amitabh Bachchan4
  • 4Aamir Khan3
  • 5Salman Khan2
  • 5Ranbir Kapoor3
  • 7Ranveer Singh3
  • 8Shahid Kapoor3
💃 Most Filmfare Best Actress Wins
  • 1Nutan5
  • 2Meena Kumari4
  • 2Nargis4
  • 2Madhuri Dixit4
  • 2Deepika Padukone4
  • 6Alia Bhatt4+
  • 7Kangana Ranaut4
  • 8Kareena Kapoor3

🕰️ Filmfare Awards History — Key Milestones

1954 — First Filmfare Awards
The inaugural Filmfare Awards ceremony is held. Initially called the Clare Awards after Clare Mendonca, editor of The Times of India. Do Bigha Zamin wins Best Film.
1955 — Iconic Black Lady Trophy Introduced
The iconic Black Lady trophy — a stylised black female figure — becomes the symbol of the Filmfare Awards, making it instantly recognisable.
1960s — Golden Era Dominance
Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt and the leading actresses of the Golden Era — Nutan, Nargis, Meena Kumari — dominate the awards. Dilip Kumar wins 8 Best Actor awards across his career.
1970s — Amitabh Era Begins
Amitabh Bachchan emerges as the dominant force in Bollywood. His landmark films like Zanjeer, Deewar, and Sholay earn him multiple Filmfare Awards, establishing him as the "Shehenshah of Bollywood".
1990s — Shah Rukh Khan's Rise
Shah Rukh Khan begins his record-equalling journey to 8 Filmfare Best Actor awards. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, Swades define his award-winning career alongside co-stars Madhuri Dixit and Kajol.
2000s — Critics Award Introduced
The Filmfare Critics Award is established to recognise performances overlooked by popular vote, giving a platform to critical cinema and offbeat films beyond mainstream Bollywood.
2010s — New Generation Dominates
Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Kangana Ranaut emerge as the dominant winners. A.R. Rahman wins multiple music awards. Alia Bhatt becomes the most awarded actress of her generation.
2020s — Digital Era
Filmfare Awards ceremony begins streaming on digital platforms. OTT films become eligible. Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone continue to dominate as the industry adapts to post-pandemic changes.

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🎬Best Film 👑Best Actor 💃Best Actress 🎥Best Director 🎭Best Supporting Actor 🌟Best Supporting Actress 🎤Best Male Singer 🎵Best Female Singer 🎼Best Music Director 📝Best Lyricist 📜Best Screenplay 😈Best Negative Role 😄Best Comic Role 🌱Best Male Debut 🌸Best Female Debut 🎯Best Critics Movie 🎭Critics Performance 👑Lifetime Achievement 📷Best Cinematography ✂️Best Editing 💃Best Choreography 📖Best Story 💬Best Dialogue 🎨Best Art Direction 🎻Best Background Score 💥Best Action ✨Best Special Effects 👗Best Costume Design 🔊Best Sound Recording 🎬Best Debut Director 🎼R.D. Burman Award ⚡Power Award ⭐Special Performance 🏅Best Film of 50 Years 🎭Best Scene 📹Critics Documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions — Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Awards were first held in 1954, the same year as the National Film Awards. They were initially called the Clare Awards after Clare Mendonca, editor of The Times of India. They are presented annually by The Times Group to honour artistic and technical excellence in Hindi cinema. The iconic Black Lady trophy was introduced the following year.
Shah Rukh Khan and Dilip Kumar share the record for most Filmfare Best Actor wins, each having won it 8 times. Dilip Kumar dominated the Golden Era of Hindi cinema, while SRK's record includes wins for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, Swades, Don, My Name Is Khan, and more. Other multiple winners include Amitabh Bachchan (4), Ranbir Kapoor (3), Ranveer Singh (3), and Shahid Kapoor (3).
Nutan holds the record for the most Filmfare Best Actress Awards with 5 wins. She is followed by Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhuri Dixit, and Deepika Padukone with 4 wins each. Among the current generation, Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone have the most wins with multiple awards between 2014 and 2024.
The Filmfare Black Lady is the iconic trophy given at the Filmfare Awards — a stylised black female figure representing excellence in Indian cinema. It is one of the most recognisable symbols in Bollywood and has been proudly displayed by generations of India's greatest film stars since the 1950s. Winning a Black Lady is considered a career milestone for Bollywood artists.
The Filmfare Awards have over 30 categories covering Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Male and Female Playback Singer, Best Music Director, Best Lyricist, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Choreography, Best Debut (Male & Female), Critics Awards, Lifetime Achievement, R.D. Burman Award, Best Costume, Best Art Direction, and more. Browse all categories on MazaIndia's Filmfare Awards pages.
Amitabh Bachchan has won the most Filmfare Awards overall, with over 40 awards across acting, special, and lifetime achievement categories. His first Filmfare Award came in 1969 and he continues to receive recognition. Among musicians, A.R. Rahman has accumulated the most total Filmfare music awards in recent decades.
The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour given to individuals who have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to Hindi cinema throughout their career. Past recipients include Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Lata Mangeshkar, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Jeetendra, and many other legends of Bollywood. See the full list at Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Awards.

About Filmfare Awards — India's Most Prestigious Bollywood Film Awards

The Filmfare Awards are India's oldest and most prestigious film awards for Hindi cinema, presented annually by The Times Group since 1954. Named after Filmfare magazine, they honour both the artistic and technical excellence of professionals in Bollywood. The iconic Black Lady trophy is a symbol of cinematic achievement recognised by film lovers across India and the world.

History of Filmfare Awards

The awards were established in the same year as the National Film Awards (1954), and were initially known as the Clare Awards. Over seven decades, they have evolved from a simple industry recognition ceremony into one of India's biggest entertainment events — broadcast on television and digital platforms, watched by millions, and discussed by fans across the country.

Filmfare Awards vs Other Bollywood Awards

While India has many film award ceremonies — including the IIFA Awards, National Film Awards, Screen Awards, and Stardust Awards — the Filmfare Awards are widely considered the most credible and prestigious due to their long history and the combination of jury and popular voting. The Critics Award category, in particular, is respected for recognising artistic performances that may not win popular-vote categories.

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