This year also marked the continuation of the celebrated Filmfare Short Film Awards 2025, honouring exceptional creativity in short-format storytelling. Winning titles included Divorce, Ayesha, and Langur, along with individual honours for Renuka Shahane, Fatima Sana Shaikh, among others, reaffirming the bold and inventive spirit of India’s new wave of storytellers, especially within the short-format space. The celebration unfolded across two dynamic segments, hosted by Amol Parashar and Sayani Gupta, whose charm and wit kept the audience engaged and the energy high right through the final award.
Mr. Vineet Jain; Managing Director, The Times Group, said, “Filmfare has celebrated excellence in Indian cinema while evolving with the changing landscape of storytelling. The rise of OTT platforms has opened up exciting new possibilities, breaking language barriers, embracing diverse narratives, and enabling creators to experiment across formats. Always at the forefront of celebrating Indian entertainment, Filmfare continues this legacy with the 6th edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards, extending its celebration to the thriving Indian OTT ecosystem and recognising the finest talent and championing Excellence.”
Rohit Gopakumar, Director Worldwide Media & Times Strategic Solutions Ltd, CEO Digital – Times Television Network, said, “Filmfare has always evolved with the industry, and the Filmfare OTT Awards are a true reflection of that journey. OTT is a new galaxy of storytelling, which helps push the envelope of creativity driven by ambition, scale and bold creative voices. This is a platform which has many turfs and open to anyone who wants to claim it and one sees so many new winners across the industry verticals. From fresh breakthrough actors, to Directors, Storytellers and all other verticals of the Industry. At Filmfare with support of our partners, we have built an IP which celebrates the best this platform has to offer with an indelible Stamp of Credibility. Tonight, we celebrate the Sculptors of this Industry.”
Jitesh Pillaai, Editor-in-Chief, Filmfare, added, “This year witnessed an exceptional range of breakthrough storytelling across the OTT space, making the nominations for the Filmfare OTT Awards truly competitive. The depth, diversity, and quality of content reflect how far the digital entertainment ecosystem has evolved. We thank all the jury members, the nominees and our audiences for making this night a remarkable celebration in the OTT world and congratulate all the winners for their outstanding craft and creativity.”
Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, stated, “Hyundai’s continued association with Filmfare OTT Awards for the fifth consecutive year underlines our strong connect with contemporary Indian culture and digital-first audiences. As OTT storytelling continues to push creative boundaries, Hyundai remains committed to pushing the boundaries of mobility through technology-led future-ready products. This partnership enables us to stay relevant, inspiring and deeply connected with our customers’ evolving lifestyles.”
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Radio Partner: Mirchi
Audio Partner: Ganna
Trophy Partner: The Awards Gallery
Education Partner: Bennett University
