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Every Filmfare Best Film winner — and where to watch it in India

The Filmfare Award for Best Film is Hindi cinema's most coveted award, presented since 1954 and often called the Bollywood Oscars. This guide tracks all 70 films to win it, from 1954–2025, and shows exactly where to stream each one in India. 40 of the 70 winning films are on an Indian OTT subscription right now — across Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, ShemarooMe and Zee5 — and the rest are listed with their rent or buy options or marked as not yet on Indian streaming. The most recent winner is Laapataa Ladies (2025), streaming on Netflix in India.

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Best Film winners streaming on Indian OTT now

40 of the 70 Filmfare Award for Best Film winners you can watch on a subscription in India right now, best-known first.

All 70 Filmfare Best Film winners, 1954–2025

Every winner in reverse-chronological order, with its India streaming home, director and a short synopsis.

  1. 2025

    Laapataa Ladies

    7.8Dir. Kiran Rao

    In 2001, somewhere in rural India, two young brides get accidentally swapped on a train. In the ensuing chaos, they both encounter a host of colourful characters, resulting in hilarious and unexpected consequences.

    ComedyDrama
  2. 2024

    12th Fail

    8.0Dir. Vidhu Vinod Chopra

    Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exa

  3. 2023

    Gangubai Kathiawadi

    7.5Dir. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

    Duped and sold to a brothel, a young woman fearlessly reclaims her power, using underworld connections to preside over the world she was once a pawn in.

    CrimeDrama
  4. 2022

    Shershaah

    7.3Dir. Vishnu Varadhan

    Inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC), the film celebrates his bravery, valiant spirit and honors his invaluable sacrifice during the Kargil War of 1999, at the age of 24.

    ActionDrama
  5. 2021

    Thappad

    7.0Dir. Anubhav Sinha

    A young woman's life is shattered into pieces when her husband slaps her at a party, causing her to question what this relationship stands for.

  6. 2020

    Gully Boy

    7.3Dir. Zoya Akhtar

    Murad, an underdog, struggles to convey his views on social issues and life in Dharavi through rapping. His life changes drastically when he meets a local rapper, Shrikant alias MC Sher.

    Rent or buy in IndiaDramaMusic
  7. 2019

    Raazi

    7.2Dir. Meghna Gulzar

    An Indian spy is married to a Pakistani military officer during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

    ThrillerDrama
  8. 2018

    Hindi Medium

    7.4Dir. Saket Chaudhary

    Mita and Raj Batra, an affluent couple from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, are grappling with getting their daughter admission into an English medium school. But there is one big problem. Their zubaan is Hindi, and the elitist snobs won’t let the Hindi speaking hoi-polloi fit in.

    ComedyDrama
  9. 2017

    Dangal

    7.9Dir. Nitesh Tiwari

    Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.

    DramaFamily
  10. 2016

    Bajirao Mastani

    7.3Dir. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

    Peshwa Bajirao married to Kashibai, falls in love with Mastani, a warrior princess in distress. They struggle to make their love triumph amid opposition from his conservative family.

    Rent or buy in IndiaHistoryRomance
  11. 2015

    Queen

    Dir. Melissa Johnson

    Violet Palmer is one of the best officials in the NBA - male or female. Players, family, and her fellow zebras attest to her excellence, and game footage demonstrates her uncanny ability to maintain both control and humanity at the same time. As her mother Gussie’s favorite player, Kobe Bryant, says

    Not on Indian OTT yetDocumentary
  12. 2014

    Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

    7.5Dir. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

    The true story of the "Flying Sikh" world champion runner and Olympian Milkha Singh who overcame the massacre of his family, civil war during the India-Pakistan partition, and homelessness to become one of India's most iconic athletes.

    HistoryDrama
  13. 2013

    Barfi!

    7.6Dir. Anurag Basu

    The heartwarming tale of Barfi, a charming deaf-mute young man from 1970s Darjeeling, and two unalike women who can't help but fall for him.

    DramaRomance
  14. 2012

    Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    7.6Dir. Zoya Akhtar

    Three friends who were inseparable in childhood decide to go on a three-week-long bachelor road trip to Spain, in order to re-establish their bond and explore thrilling adventures, before one of them gets married. What will they learn of themselves and each other during the adventure?

    Not on Indian OTT yetDramaComedy
  15. 2011

    Dabangg

    5.8Dir. Abhinav Kashyap

    A troubled relationship with his younger half-brother and stepfather compels Chulbul Pandey to become a corrupt but fearless cop whose life changes when he locks horns with a corrupt political leader.

    ActionComedy
  16. 2010

    3 Idiots

    8.0Dir. Rajkumar Hirani

    Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserab

    Rent or buy in IndiaDramaComedy
  17. 2009

    Jodhaa Akbar

    7.3Dir. Ashutosh Gowariker

    A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess.

    RomanceHistory
  18. 2008

    Taare Zameen Par

    8.0Dir. Aamir Khan

    Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate. Colours, fish, dogs, and kites don't seem important to the adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks, and neatness. Ishaan cannot seem to get anything right in class

    Not on Indian OTT yetDrama
  19. 2007

    Rang De Basanti

    7.1Dir. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

    After a group of friends graduate from Delhi University, they listlessly haunt their old campus, until a British filmmaker casts them in a film she's making about freedom fighters under British rule. Although the group is largely apolitical, the tragic death of a friend owing to local government cor

    ComedyDrama
  20. 2006

    Black

    7.7Dir. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

    Unable to see, hear, or speak after a childhood illness, a young woman grows up prone to violent outbursts until an eccentric tutor changes her life.

    Drama
  21. 2005

    Veer-Zaara

    7.5Dir. Yash Chopra

    Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.

    DramaRomance
  22. 2004

    Koi... Mil Gaya

    7.0Dir. Rakesh Roshan

    A developmentally disabled boy's life changes after he encounters an extraterrestrial being.

    Not on Indian OTT yetScience FictionAction
  23. 2003

    Devdas

    7.5Dir. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

    In 1900s India, Calcuttan zamindar Devdas Mukherjee — unable to marry his lover — takes up alcohol and the company of a courtesan to alleviate the pain.

    Rent or buy in IndiaDramaRomance
  24. 2002

    Lagaan

    7.3Dir. Ashutosh Gowariker

    The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute:

    Not on Indian OTT yetAdventureDrama
  25. 2001

    Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

    6.7Dir. Rakesh Roshan

    Sonia and Rohit love each other but Rohit is mysteriously killed. When Sonia moves to New Zealand, she meets Raj, Rohit's lookalike who helps her trace Rohit's killer.

    Not on Indian OTT yetRomanceDrama
  26. 2000

    Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

    6.4Dir. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

    A newly-wed man discovers that his wife is in love with another man and decides to unite them. Ignoring the ridicule he might have to face for this, he takes his wife to Italy in search of her love.

    Not on Indian OTT yetComedyDrama
  27. 1999

    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

    7.5Dir. Karan Johar

    Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.

    RomanceDrama
  28. 1998

    Dil To Pagal Hai

    6.9Dir. Yash Chopra

    Rahul, the director of a successful dance troupe, considers Nisha his best friend, though secretly, she is madly in love with him. He then falls for Pooja, who is engaged to Ajay.

    DramaRomance
  29. 1997

    Raja Hindustani

    6.4Dir. Dharmesh Darshan

    Raja, a taxi driver, falls in love with Aarti, a rich girl, and marries her against her parents' wishes. Later, her stepmother tries to create a rift betweenthe couple.

  30. 1996

    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    8.5Dir. Aditya Chopra

    Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his h

    ComedyDrama
  31. 1995

    Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

    6.6Dir. Sooraj Barjatya

    Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.

  32. 1994

    Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke

    7.0Dir. Mahesh Bhatt

    Rahul has his hands full taking care of his late sister’s three children. He faces a new challenge when the kids sneak a runaway bride into the house.

  33. 1993

    Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar

    7.2Dir. Mansoor Khan

    Sanjay, a carefree young man, experiences mental and physical transformation to compete in an inter-collegiate bicycle race after his elder brother is unable to participate due to an injury.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDrama
  34. 1992

    Lamhe

    6.7Dir. Yash Chopra

    Viren falls for Pallavi, but she marries Siddharth. The couple dies, leaving behind their daughter, who grows up to look just like her mother and falls in love with Viren.

    DramaRomance
  35. 1991

    Ghayal

    6.9Dir. Rajkumar Santoshi

    Ajay is framed by Balwant Rai for his brother's murder and sent to prison. Later, he befriends three convicts and sets out to seek revenge against Balwant Rai.

    ActionCrime
  36. 1990

    Maine Pyar Kiya

    6.0Dir. Sooraj Barjatya

    After Suman's father leaves her in the care of another family while he travels abroad, she falls in love with Prem. However, in order to for them to marry, Prem has to prove to Suman's father that he is not the same as his own dad.

  37. 1989

    Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

    6.8Dir. Mansoor Khan

    Both Dhanraj Singh and Randhir Singh are two bitter and old time enemies. They faced a disastrous situation when their children, Raj and Rashmi fall deeply in love. They openly declare their hatred for one another and will do anything in their power, even kill - but they will not accept their childr

    Not on Indian OTT yetDramaRomance
  38. 1986

    Ram Teri Ganga Maili

    5.9Dir. Raj Kapoor

    Ganga Singh lives near Gangotri with her brother, Karam. One day she comes to the assistance of a young man, Narendra Sahay, who has come with a group of Calcutta-based college students to study the source of the holy river Ganga, and to get some holy water for his wheelchair-bound paternal grandma.

    DramaMusic
  39. 1985

    Sparsh

    7.2Dir. Sai Paranjape

    An independent visually impaired man who runs a school for blind children deals with troubles and triumphs of his profession and finds love when a withdrawn recent widow volunteers at the school.

    DramaRomance
  40. 1984

    Ardh Satya

    7.0Dir. Govind Nihalani

    A newly appointed police rookie deals with corruption, romance, and brutality.

    DramaCrime
  41. 1983

    Shakti

    7.3Dir. Ramesh Sippy

    A policeman's son becomes a criminal after a childhood incident creates a rift between them.

    ActionCrime
  42. 1982

    Kalyug

    6.7Dir. Shyam Benegal

    A tale of intrigue and rivalry between two wealthy brothers as they conspire to create havoc in the other's life.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDrama
  43. 1981

    Khubsoorat

    6.5Dir. Hrishikesh Mukherjee

    Nirmala Gupta rules her household with an iron fist. While most of her family resents it, they do comply and try to appease to her. When her daughter-in-law's free-spirited sister comes over to stay for a few days, things in the Gupta family start to change, agitating Nirmala.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDramaFamily
  44. 1980

    Junoon

    5.7Dir. Shyam Benegal

    Set during the 1857 War of Independence, an obsessed Indian Nawab desires to wed a young Anglo-Indian woman, but the girl's obstinate mother stands between them.

    Not on Indian OTT yetWarDrama
  45. 1979

    Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki

    7.7Dir. Raj Khosla

    A woman raises the illegitimate son of her husband along with her own, treating them both equally. But her decision to hand over the property matters to the illegitimate son is met with hostility by her own revenge-minded son.

  46. 1978

    Bhumika

    6.6Dir. Shyam Benegal

    In a world that both glamorizes and patronizes her, a successful film star begins to unravel under the weight of the roles imposed upon her, drifting between studios and her personal life as she spirals into an identity crisis.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDramaMusic
  47. 1977

    Mausam

    5.2Dir. Gulzar

    A doctor learns he fathered a child years earlier and tries to save her from a life in prostitution.

    DramaRomance
  48. 1976

    Deewaar

    7.2Dir. Yash Chopra

    Haunted by the past, Vijay turns to crime, while Ravi, his brother, becomes an honest police officer. Fate pits them against each other when Ravi is sent to nab Vijay.

    ActionCrime
  49. 1975

    Rajnigandha

    5.9Dir. Basu Chatterjee

    A Delhi-based woman in a steady relationship with her boyfriend is forced to come to terms with her true feelings when a job interview in Mumbai brings an old flame back in her life.

    DramaRomance
  50. 1974

    Anuraag

    6.5Dir. K. S. Rami Reddy

    When Raju falls in love with Jyothi, an orphan with visual impairment, his father rejects their alliance. However, a man who lives with his grandson and daughter adopts Jyothi and changes her life.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDrama
  51. 1973

    Be-Imaan

    10.0Dir. Sohanlal Kanwar

    Be-Imaan (Hindi: बेईमान, Urdu: بے ایمان) is a 1972 film directed by Sohanlal Kanwar. The film stars Manoj Kumar, Raakhee, Premnath, Pran, Prem Chopra and Tun Tun. The music is by Shankar Jaikishan.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDramaFamily
  52. 1972

    Anand

    7.0Dir. Hrishikesh Mukherjee

    Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee struggles with his patients' suffering and the darkness and poverty he confronts daily. He treats cancer patient Anand who upon learning of his impending death determines to use the time he has left to the absolute fullest.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDrama
  53. 1971

    Khilona

    5.2Dir. Chander Vohra

    Thakur Suraj Singh lives a wealthy lifestyle with his wife; three sons - Kishore, his wife Laxmi & two children Pappu and Laali; Vijaykamal, & Mohan; and an unmarried daughter, Radha. Kishore looks after the family business, while Vijaykamal is a renowned poet, and Mohan is studying law in the city.

  54. 1970

    Aradhana

    7.2Dir. Shakti Samanta

    Vandana's husband, Arun, gets killed in an air crash after they secretly get married but no one accepts their marriage. Thereafter, she is forced to put her child up for adoption and later work as his nanny to stay by his side.

    DramaRomance
  55. 1969

    Brahmachari

    6.1Dir. Bhappi Sonie

    Abandoned as a child, Brahmachari lives in a mortgaged house with twelve young orphans. He saves a woman from dying, and she changes his life forever. But first she has to deal with her own affairs.

    ComedyDrama
  56. 1968

    Upkar

    6.3Dir. Manoj Kumar

    Widowed Radha lives in rural India in the 1960s, along with two sons: Bharat and Puran. While she would like to educate her sons and ensure that they lead good lives, she cannot do so on her own, and must sacrifice the career of one son so that the second can achieve this goal. Bharat sacrifices eve

    Not on Indian OTT yetDramaFamily
  57. 1967

    Guide

    5.9Dir. Gene Kelly

    A man gives his friend a series of lessons on how to cheat on one's wife without being caught.

    Not on Indian OTT yetComedyRomance
  58. 1966

    Himalaya Ki God Mein

    Not on Indian OTT yet
  59. 1965

    Dosti

    7.9Dir. Satyen Bose

    Mr. Gupta passes away after an accident while on duty, leaving behind his ailing wife and school-going son, Ramnath. Both await for some compensation, and when they are informed that the company does not accept liability for Gupta's death, his wife falls down the stairs. and passes out. When Ramnath

    DramaFamily
  60. 1964

    Bandini

    6.2Dir. Bimal Roy

    In 1930s British-ruled Bengal, a prison-doctor falls in love with a convicted murderer with past connections to a freedom fighter.

    Not on Indian OTT yetRomanceDrama
  61. 1963

    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    6.9Dir. Abrar Alvi

    A debauchee Zamindar greatly neglects his wife. The decadence of the Bengali Zamindar milieu in the late 19th century, seen through the eyes of a young upward mobile rustic seeking fortune in Calcutta, fascinated by the lonely lady of the house.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDramaMusic
  62. 1962

    Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai

    Not on Indian OTT yet
  63. 1961

    Mughal-e-Azam

    7.0Dir. K. Asif

    In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDramaRomance
  64. 1960

    Chhoti Bahen

    6.7Dir. L. V. Prasad

    Rajendra makes a meager existence supporting his younger brother and sister and vows not to marry until they have settled. However, when his sister loses her sight, his grand plan is threatened.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDrama
  65. 1959

    Madhumati

    6.8Dir. Bimal Roy

    Two men take shelter in a derelict mansion situated in the countryside during a storm. One of the men suddenly becomes aware that he once visited this mansion in a past life; he recounts a story about when he was Anand, a painter, who fell in love with a tribal girl named Madhumati.

    DramaRomance
  66. 1958

    Mother India

    7.0Dir. Mehboob Khan

    A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDrama
  67. 1957

    Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje

    6.3Dir. Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre

    Dancer maestro Mangal Maharaj wants his son, Girdhar, who is a dancer par excellence, to enter the once-in-ten-years Nateshwar Utsav dance competition, win it, and be crowned the Bharat Natraj. While Girdhar can do a solo dance number, he is also required to dance the Shiv-Parvati Tandav dance with

    RomanceDrama
  68. 1956

    Jagriti

    7.0Dir. Satyen Bose

    Sent to a hostel as a punishment, a rebellious lad leads a revolt and creates havoc in the institution.

    FamilyComedy
  69. 1955

    Boot Polish

    5.4Dir. Prakash Arora

    Two orphans are forced by their abusive aunt to beg in the streets of Bombay. They take up shining shoes but are separated from each other.

    Not on Indian OTT yetDramaComedy
  70. 1954

    Do Bigha Zamin

    8.0Dir. Bimal Roy

    An impoverished man and his young son travel to Calcutta and look for work, in order to make money that'll save their ancestral land from being seized by a corporation.

Filmfare Best Film winners on OTT — FAQ

How many Filmfare Best Film winners can I watch on OTT in India?
40 of the 70 Filmfare Award for Best Film winners are streaming on an Indian OTT subscription right now. Use the "Streaming in India" filter above to see just those.
What is the latest Filmfare Best Film winner?
The most recent Filmfare Award for Best Film winner is Laapataa Ladies (2025). You can stream it on Netflix in India.
Which platform has the most Filmfare winners in India?
Prime Video carries the most Filmfare Award for Best Film winners on Indian OTT — 29 of them right now.
Where can I watch Laapataa Ladies?
Laapataa Ladies (2025), which won the Filmfare Award for Best Film, is streaming on Netflix in India.
How often is this films availability updated?
We refresh the streaming availability for every Filmfare Award for Best Film winner regularly as titles move between Indian OTT platforms, so this list reflects where each winner streams now — not where it launched.

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