The 62nd Filmfare Awards proved that there is no stopping Aamir Khan’s Dangal. The film swept Best Actor, Best Film and Best Director award while Alia Bhatt emerged Best Actor (Female) for Udta Punjab. The Filmfare Awards took place in Mumbai on Saturday and Bollywood stars descended in all their glory. Hosted by Bollywood’s biggest stars — Salman Khan, with Karan Johar adding his own brand of tadka. Bollywood’s who’s who walked the red carpet and made sure that it was probably biggest night in Bollywood this year.

Here’s the list of those who won at 62nd Filmfare Awards…

Best Film: Dangal

Best Actor (Male): Aamir Khan for Dangal

Best Director: Nitesh Tiwari for Dangal

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Best Actor (Female): Alia Bhatt for Udta Punjab
Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film: Neerja Critics’ Award For Best Actor (Male): Manoj Bajpayee (Aligarh) and Shahid Kapoor (Udta Punjab).

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Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (Female): Sonam Kapoor for Neerja.

Best Actor (Male) in a Short Film: Manoj Bajpayee for Taandav.

Best Male Debut: Diljit Dosanjh for Udta Punjab.

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Best Female Debut: Ritika Singh for Saala Khadoos.

Best Film People’s Choice: Khamakha

Best Short Film (Fiction): Chutney

Best Short Film (Non-fiction): Matitali Kusti

Best Actor (Female) in a Short Film: Tisca Chopra for Chutney.

Best Dialogue: Ritesh Shah for Pink.

Best Screenplay: Shakun Batra, Ayesha Devitre Dhillon for Kapoor & Sons.

Best Story: Shakun Batra, Ayesha Devitre Dhillon for Kapoor & Sons.

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Rishi Kapoor for Kapoor & Sons.

Best Male Playback Singer: Arijit Singh for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’s title track.

Best Female Playback Singer: Neha Bhasin for Sultan’s ‘Jag Ghoomeya’

RD Burman Award for New Music Talent: Amit Mishra for ‘Bulleya’ from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Best Visual Effects: Fan

Best Editing: Monisha Baldawa for Neerja

Best Costume: Payal Saluja for Udta Punjab

Best Action: Shyam Kaushal for Dangal

Best Background Score: Sameer Uddin for Kapoor & Sons

Best Choreography: Adil Shaikh for Kapoor & Sons’s ‘Kar Gayi Chull’

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Bollywood star Aamir Khan, often referred to as the Mr. Perfectionist of the Hindi film industry, says all younger actors of his upcoming film “Dangal” performed better than him even if its their debut project.

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Talking about the acting skills of the child actors, Aamir said: “If I have to rate our performance in the film, I would say that these kids performed ten times better than what I did. No, I am not exaggerating anything. Once the film releases, the audience will understand. I have been working in the industry for last 25 years, but these kids are highly talented.”

The film “Dangal”, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is based on the true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who taught his daughters Geeta and Babita wrestling. They later won medals in Commonwealth Games.

The casting team spent almost eight months to shortlist actors from across the country.

After three months of auditions, they finally chose Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Suhani Bhatnagar and Zaira Wasim. While Fatima plays Geeta Phogat, Suhani plays the character of young Babita Kumari in the movie.

Emphasizing on the importance of casting the right child actor, Aamir said: “After deciding to make the film, I and Nitesh were sure about the fact that if we cannot cast the right kid, we would not make the film. The major part of the film is dependent on their performance. It was not acting, but physical fitness for wrestling.”

Sharing her excitement, Zaira said: “When I finally got to know after audition and a month long wait that they have selected me and I was going to act with Aamir Khan, it took me a while to consume the reality. I think I asked the production guy five times that if they are sure.”

“I had a gala time shooting with the whole team of ‘Dangal’. Though he played a ‘Haanikarak Bapu’ in the film, he is just the opposite on set. He is fun-loving, down to earth and treats everyone equally.”

On the other hand, according to Aamir: “I learnt a lot of pranks from these kids. I always believe that I am yet to grow up, and still a child from within. Working with these kids made me enjoy that.”

“Dangal” is releasing on December 23.

IANS