Was the Filmfare 2022 full show a return to form? Partially. While the event lacked the raw edge of the 2000s era (where stars actually threw chairs), it made up for it with genuine emotion. Seeing dedicate his Shershaah win to Captain Vikram Batra, or Lata Mangeshkar (who passed away earlier that year) being honored with a standing ovation, reminded us why we watch.

If there was one man who looked like he owned the night, it was . For his raw, animalistic portrayal of the titular rapper in 83 , Ranveer took home the Best Actor (Popular) trophy. But the real surprise came in the Critics’ Best Actor category, where a tie between Vicky Kaushal ( Sardar Udham ) and Ranveer himself left the audience cheering.

This is an informative guide to the . This edition was significant for several reasons, including a return to grand-scale live ceremonies post-pandemic and the rise of new cinematic talent.