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Filmfare Award

Event Name:(n)th !dea Filmfare Awards (2009)
(n)th Fair One Filmfare Awards (2006)
Media type(s):Film
Format/Amount:female statuette, made of bronze, 26.5 cm high and 5 kg weight
Criteria:
  • Each award category is voted on by the public. These are tallied and another category for critics' choice is also included.
Initiator:Filmfare Magazine
The Times of India Group
Time Specification:regular
Geographic Specification:national
Given:1954-
Comments:
  • The awards were called 'The Clares' for the first year after Clare Mendionca, the Filmfare film critic.
  • The statuette was also made in silver for the 25th year of the awards.
  • Being the indian equivalent to the 'Oscars', these awards are now presented in over 30 categories which include all forms of regional cinema as well.
Official website(s):http://www.awards.filmfare.com/
http://www.filmfare.com/
http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/

Special Mention

Media type(s):Film
Time Specification:irregular
Geographic Specification:national

R.D. Burman Award

Media type(s):Film
Criteria:
  • The R.D. Burman Award is given to an upcoming musical talent.
Time Specification:regular
Geographic Specification:national
Given:1995-

Special Award

Media type(s):Film
Time Specification:irregular
Geographic Specification:national
Given:1990-

Power Award

Media type(s):Film
Time Specification:regular
Geographic Specification:national

Lifetime Achievement Award

Media type(s):Film
Time Specification:regular
Geographic Specification:national
Given:1991-