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.
Laapataa Ladies2025 · Netflix
12th Fail2024 · JioHotstar
Gangubai Kathiawadi2023 · Netflix
Shershaah2022 · Prime Video
Thappad2021 · Prime Video
Raazi2019 · Netflix
Hindi Medium2018 · Prime Video
Dangal2017 · Netflix
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag2014 · Prime Video
Barfi!2013 · Prime Video
Dabangg2011 · Prime Video
Jodhaa Akbar2009 · Prime Video
All 70 Filmfare Best Film winners, 1954–2025
Every winner in reverse-chronological order, with its India streaming home, director and a short synopsis.
- 2025

Laapataa Ladies
7.8Dir. Kiran RaoIn 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.
- 2024

12th Fail
8.0Dir. Vidhu Vinod ChopraBased 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
Drama - 2023

Gangubai Kathiawadi
7.5Dir. Sanjay Leela BhansaliDuped 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.
- 2022

Shershaah
7.3Dir. Vishnu VaradhanInspired 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.
- 2021

Thappad
7.0Dir. Anubhav SinhaA 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.
Drama - 2020

Gully Boy
7.3Dir. Zoya AkhtarMurad, 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 - 2019

Raazi
7.2Dir. Meghna GulzarAn Indian spy is married to a Pakistani military officer during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
- 2018

Hindi Medium
7.4Dir. Saket ChaudharyMita 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.
- 2017

- 2016

Bajirao Mastani
7.3Dir. Sanjay Leela BhansaliPeshwa 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 - 2015
Queen
Dir. Melissa JohnsonViolet 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 - 2014

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
7.5Dir. Rakeysh Omprakash MehraThe 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.
- 2013

Barfi!
7.6Dir. Anurag BasuThe 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.
- 2012

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
7.6Dir. Zoya AkhtarThree 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 - 2011

Dabangg
5.8Dir. Abhinav KashyapA 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.
- 2010

3 Idiots
8.0Dir. Rajkumar HiraniRascal. 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 - 2009

Jodhaa Akbar
7.3Dir. Ashutosh GowarikerA sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess.
- 2008

Taare Zameen Par
8.0Dir. Aamir KhanIshaan 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 - 2007

Rang De Basanti
7.1Dir. Rakeysh Omprakash MehraAfter 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
- 2006

- 2005

Veer-Zaara
7.5Dir. Yash ChopraSquadron 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.
- 2004

Koi... Mil Gaya
7.0Dir. Rakesh RoshanA developmentally disabled boy's life changes after he encounters an extraterrestrial being.
Not on Indian OTT yetScience FictionAction - 2003

Devdas
7.5Dir. Sanjay Leela BhansaliIn 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 - 2002

Lagaan
7.3Dir. Ashutosh GowarikerThe 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 - 2001

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
6.7Dir. Rakesh RoshanSonia 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 - 2000

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
6.4Dir. Sanjay Leela BhansaliA 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 - 1999

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
7.5Dir. Karan JoharPer 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.
- 1998

Dil To Pagal Hai
6.9Dir. Yash ChopraRahul, 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.
- 1997

Raja Hindustani
6.4Dir. Dharmesh DarshanRaja, 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.
- 1996

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
8.5Dir. Aditya ChopraRaj 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
- 1995

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
6.6Dir. Sooraj BarjatyaPrem 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.
- 1994

Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
7.0Dir. Mahesh BhattRahul 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.
- 1993

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
7.2Dir. Mansoor KhanSanjay, 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 - 1992

- 1991

Ghayal
6.9Dir. Rajkumar SantoshiAjay 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.
- 1990

Maine Pyar Kiya
6.0Dir. Sooraj BarjatyaAfter 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.
- 1989

Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
6.8Dir. Mansoor KhanBoth 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 - 1986

Ram Teri Ganga Maili
5.9Dir. Raj KapoorGanga 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.
- 1985

Sparsh
7.2Dir. Sai ParanjapeAn 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.
- 1984

Ardh Satya
7.0Dir. Govind NihalaniA newly appointed police rookie deals with corruption, romance, and brutality.
- 1983

Shakti
7.3Dir. Ramesh SippyA policeman's son becomes a criminal after a childhood incident creates a rift between them.
- 1982

Kalyug
6.7Dir. Shyam BenegalA 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 - 1981

Khubsoorat
6.5Dir. Hrishikesh MukherjeeNirmala 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 - 1980

Junoon
5.7Dir. Shyam BenegalSet 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 - 1979

Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
7.7Dir. Raj KhoslaA 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.
Drama - 1978

Bhumika
6.6Dir. Shyam BenegalIn 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 - 1977

Mausam
5.2Dir. GulzarA doctor learns he fathered a child years earlier and tries to save her from a life in prostitution.
- 1976

Deewaar
7.2Dir. Yash ChopraHaunted 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.
- 1975

Rajnigandha
5.9Dir. Basu ChatterjeeA 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.
- 1974

Anuraag
6.5Dir. K. S. Rami ReddyWhen 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 - 1973

Be-Imaan
10.0Dir. Sohanlal KanwarBe-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 - 1972

Anand
7.0Dir. Hrishikesh MukherjeeDr. 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 - 1971

Khilona
5.2Dir. Chander VohraThakur 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.
Drama - 1970

Aradhana
7.2Dir. Shakti SamantaVandana'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.
- 1969

Brahmachari
6.1Dir. Bhappi SonieAbandoned 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.
- 1968

Upkar
6.3Dir. Manoj KumarWidowed 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 - 1967

Guide
5.9Dir. Gene KellyA man gives his friend a series of lessons on how to cheat on one's wife without being caught.
Not on Indian OTT yetComedyRomance - 1966
Himalaya Ki God Mein
Not on Indian OTT yet - 1965

Dosti
7.9Dir. Satyen BoseMr. 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
- 1964

Bandini
6.2Dir. Bimal RoyIn 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 - 1963

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
6.9Dir. Abrar AlviA 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 - 1962
Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai
Not on Indian OTT yet - 1961

Mughal-e-Azam
7.0Dir. K. AsifIn 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 - 1960

Chhoti Bahen
6.7Dir. L. V. PrasadRajendra 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 - 1959

Madhumati
6.8Dir. Bimal RoyTwo 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.
- 1958

Mother India
7.0Dir. Mehboob KhanA 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 - 1957

Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
6.3Dir. Shantaram Rajaram VankudreDancer 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
- 1956

Jagriti
7.0Dir. Satyen BoseSent to a hostel as a punishment, a rebellious lad leads a revolt and creates havoc in the institution.
- 1955

Boot Polish
5.4Dir. Prakash AroraTwo 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 - 1954

Do Bigha Zamin
8.0Dir. Bimal RoyAn 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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