Filmfare Special Award

The Filmfare Special Award or Special Performance Award or Special Mention or Special Jury Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.

It acknowledges a special and unique performance and encourages artistes, filmmakers and musicians to break new ground in drama, direction, music and acting. It is only given if someone has done something really different. However, it is also given occasionally to film personalities for their contribution to the film industry.

Winners

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1970s

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Year Image Recipient Role Notes
1972
(19th)
Jaya Bachchan actress for the film Uphaar
Prithviraj Kapoor actor Special Commendation
1973
(20th)
V. Shantaram actor Special Commendation award
 – Anubhav film Special Citation for Basu Bhattacharya
1974
(21st)
Rajesh Khanna actor for the film Anuraag
1975
(22nd)
 – Ankur film  • Mohan J. Bijlani
 • Freni Variava
1976
(23rd)
Farida Jalal actress for her acting in the movie Majboor
Preeti Sagar singer for her rendition of the song "My Heart is Beating"
Uttam Kumar actor For his acting in the film Amanush
1977
(24th)
K. J. Yesudas singer for the film Chitchor
1978
(25th)
Bhimasain Khurana director for the film Gharaonda
Amol Palekar actor for his acting in Bhumika
Naseeruddin Shah actor for his acting in Manthan
1979
(26th)
Master Raju child actor for his performance in the film Kitaab

1980s

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Year Image Recipient Role Notes
1980
(27th)
Muzaffar Ali director for the film Gaman
1981
(28th)
Mushir Riaz Alam producer for Apne Paraye
1982
(29th)
Padmini Kolhapure actress for her performance in Ahista Ahista
Shashi Kapoor producer for 36 Chowringhee Lane

1990s

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Year Image Recipient Role Notes
1990
(35th)
Rajesh Khanna actor for completing 25 years in the Indian film industry.
1993
(38th)
Lata Mangeshkar singer Mangeshkar could not be nominated for the Best Female Playback Singer award as many years back she requested that her name be not considered for a nomination in order to promote new talent, the jury awarded her for her rendition of the song "Didi Tera Devar Deewana" from Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
1996
(41st)
Asha Bhosle singer Like her elder sister, Bhosle could not be nominated for the Best Female Playback Singer award as she requested that her name be not considered for a nomination in order to promote new talent, the jury awarded her for her rendition of the song "Tanha Tanha" from the movie Rangeela.
1997
(42nd)
Shobhna Samarth actress for their contribution to the Hindi film industry.
Nasir Hussain filmmaker
Pran actor
Govinda actor for his role Shyamsundar in the film Saajan Chale Sasural.
1998
(43rd)
Jaya Bachchan actress for her role Sujata Chatterjee in the film Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa and her contribution to the film industry.
1999
(44th)
Shekhar Kapur filmmaker for his contribution to the film industry and for his achievement in international cinema.

2000s

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Year Image Recipient Role Notes
2000
(45th)
Amitabh Bachchan actor crowned as "Superstar of the Millennium"
2001
(46th)
Anu Malik music director special award for his compositions for the film Refugee
2002
(47th)
Ameesha Patel actress for her role Sakina in the film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Raveena Tandon actress for her role Neeta in the film Aks
2004
(49th)
Kareena Kapoor actress for her role Chameli in the film Chameli
2005
(50th)
Lata Mangeshkar singer Golden trophy presented on the occasion of Filmfare Awards completing 50 years.
Dilip Kumar actor Golden trophy presented on the occasion of Filmfare Awards completing 50 years.
Naushad music director Golden trophy presented on the occasion of Filmfare Awards completing 50 years.
Sholay film Golden trophy presented to Ramesh Sippy when the film was adjudged as the best film of 50 years.
2007
(52nd)
Deepak Dobriyal actor for his role Rajoh Tiwari (certificate) in the film Omkara
2009
(54th)
Prateik Babbar actor for his role Amit Mahant (certificate) for the film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Purab Kohli actor for his role Kedar (certificate) for the film Rock On!!

2010s

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Year Image Recipient Role Notes
2010
(55th)
Nandita Das director for her work for the film Firaaq
2011
(56th)
Amitabh Bachchan actor for completing 40 years in the Indian film industry.
Madhuri Dixit actress for completing 25 years in the Indian film industry.
2012
(57th)
Partho Gupte actor for his role Stanley Fernandes (certificate) in the film Stanley Ka Dabba
2013
(58th)
Sridevi actress for her roles in Nagina (1986) and Mr. India (1987)
2019
(64th)
Hema Malini actress 50 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Cinema[1]

2020s

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Year Image Recipient Role Notes
2020
(65th)
Manish Malhotra costume designer 30 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Bollywood Fashion
Govinda actor for completing 35 years in the Indian film industry.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "WINNERS OF THE FILMFARE AWARDS 2019". filmfare.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
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