Weekend

For last few weekends, my blog was regarding some incidents and controversies regarding Filmfare awards. In today’s weekend blog I am writing about the various artists who have won the maximum awards in a given category in popular awards section ie technical awards nor considered. Here is the list :

1 Best Picture Category–

The maximum awards have been won by Bimal Roy Productions– Do Beegha Zameen (1953), Madhumati (1958), Sujata (1959( and Bandini (1963)- 4 awards. Yashraj Films– Lamhe (1991),  Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Paagal Hai (1997) and Veer Zaara  (2004). 4 awards each .

2 Best Director Category

The maximum awards have been won by Bimal Roy for- Do Beegha Zameen (1953),Parineeta (1954), Biraj Bahu (1955), Madumati (1958), Sujata (1959), Parakh (1960) and Bandini (1963)- 7 awards.

Next best performance is by Raj Kapoor for Sangam (1964), Prem Rog (1982) and Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) and Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Black (2005) and Baaji Rao Mastaani (2015). 3 awards each.

3 Best Actor Category– The best performance is by 2 actors- Dilip Kumar for Daag (1953), Azaad (1955), Devdas (1956), Naya Daur (1957), Kohinoor (1960), Leader (1964), Ram Aur Shayam (19670 and Shakti (1982). Shah Rukh Khan – Baazigar (1993), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le jayenge (1995), Dil To Paagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Devdas (2002), Swades (2004) Chak De (2007) and My Name is (2010). Both won 8 awards each.

Next best is also by two actors- Amitabh Bachchan  for Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Don (1978), Black (2005) and Paa (2009). Hrithik Roshan for Kaho Na Pyaar Hai (2000), Koi Mil Gaya (2003), Dhoom 2 (2006) and Jodha Akbar (2008). Both have won 4 awards each.

4 Best Actress Category– The best performance is also by two actress- Nutan for Seema (1956), Sujaa (1959), Bandini (1963), Milan (1967) and Main Tulsi Tere Aanganki (1978). Kajol for Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Kabhi khushi Kabhi Gham (2001), Fanaa (2006) and My Name is Khan (2010). Both won 5 awards each.

Next best is also by two actress- Meena Kumari for Baiju Bawra (1953), Parineeta (1954), Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam (1962) and Kaajal (1965). Maadhuri Dixit for Dil (1900), Beta (1992) Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (19940 and Dil To Paagal Hai (1997). Both won 4 awards each.

5 Supporting Actor Category– There are 3 actors who are sharing top honours. Pran for Upkaar (1967). Ansoo Ban Gaye Phool (1969) and Be Imaan (1972). Amiabh Bachahan for Anand (1971), Namak Halaal (1973) and Mohabbatein (20000. Abhishek Bachchan  for Yuva (2004), Sarkar (2005) and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna ( 2006). 3 awards each.

6 Supporting Actress Category– Here also three actress  have shared the top honours. Farida Jalal for Paras (1971), Henna (1991), and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995). Nirupa Roy for Munimji (1955), Chaya (1961) and Shenai (1964). Rani Mukherjee for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai(1998), Yuva (2004) and No One Killed Jessica (2011). 3 awards each.

7 Comedian Category– Anupam Kher for Raam Lakhan (1989), Lamhe (1991), Khel (1992) , Daar (1993) and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995). 5 awards.

Next best is Mehmood for Pyar Kiye Ja (1966), Waaris (1969) and Vardaan (1974). 3 awards.

8 Villain Category– Top Honours shared by Nana Patekar Angaaar (1992) and Aprahan (2005). Aushutosh Raana– Dushman (1998) and Sanghursh (1999). 2 awards each.

9 Lyricist Category-Top honours go to Gulzar– Ek Akela Is Shehar Mein- Gharonda (1977), Aanewala Pal Aanewala hai- Golmaal (1979), Title Song-Thodisi Bewafai (1980),Do naina Ek Kahani- Masoom (1983). Mera Kuch Saaman Tumhare Paas Pada Hai- Izaajat (1988), Yaara Sili Sili- Lekin (1991), Chal Chaiyan Chaiyan- Dil Se (1998), Title Song – Saathia (2002), Kajraare Kajraare, Tore Naina – Bunty Aur Babli (2005),Dil To Bachcha Hai Jee (2010), Chhalla Ki Labhdha Phire- Jab Tak Hai Jaan (20012), Ae Watan –Raazi (2019). 12 awards

Next Best is by Javed Akhtar– Ek Ladki Ki Dekha To-1942 Love Story (1994), Ghar Se Nikalte Hi- Papa kehte Hain (1996), Sandese Aate Hain- Border (1997), Panchi Nadiya Pawan Ke Jhoke-Refugee (2000), Mitwa O Mitwa- Lagaan (2001) Title Song – Kal Ho Na Ho (2003), Tere Liye Humne Jiye –Veer Zara (2004), Husne Bahara – Jodha Akbar (2008). 8 awards.

10 Music Director Category– Top honours go to AR Rahman – Rangeela (1995), Dil Se (1998), Taal (1998), Lagaan (2001), Saathiya (2002), Rang De Basanti (2006), Guru (2007), Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008), Delhi 6 (2009) and Rock Star (2011). 10 awards

Next best is Shankar Jaikishan- Chori Chori (1956), Anari (1959), Dil Apna Preet Parai (1960), Professor (1962), Suraj (1966), Brahamcharai (1988), Pehchan (1970), Mera Naam Joker (1971) and Be Imaan (1972). 9 awards

11 Male Singer Category– Top honours go to Kishore Jumar– Roop Tera Mastana –Aradhana(1969), Title song- Amanush (1975), Khaike Paan Banaraswala- Don (1978), Om Shanti Om – Karz (1980), Pag Ghunghuru Baandh Meera Naachi- Namak Halal (1982), Title Song-Agar Tum Na Hote (1983), Manzilen Apni Jagah- Sharabi (1984), Title Song – Saagar (1985). 8 awards.

Next Best is- Arijit Singh– Tum Hi Ho -Aashiqui 2 (2013), Sooraj Dooba Hai- Roy (2015),  Title song-Ae Dil Hai Mushqil (2016),  Roke Na Ruke- Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya (2017), Ae Watan – Raazi (2018) and Title Song – Kalank (2019)- 6 awards

15 Female Singer Category– Top honours shared by Asha Bhosle– Garibon Ki Suno-Dus Lakh (1967), Parde Mein Rehne Do- Shikar(1968), Piya Tu Ab To Aaja-Caravan (1971), Dum Maro Dum- Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1972), Hone Lagi Hai Raat Jawan- Naina (1973), Chain Se Humko Kabhi-Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974), Yeh Mera Dil Yaar Ki Deewana- Don (1978). AND Alka Yagnik– Ek Do teen –Tezaab(1988),  Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai- Khalnayak (1973), Meri Mehbooba- Pardes (1997), Taal se Taal Mila- Taal (1999),  Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Ho- Dhadkan (2000), O Re Chhori- Lagaan (2001), Saanson Ko Saanson Meim- Hum Tum (2004). 7 awards each.

Next best performance is by Shreya Ghoshal- Dola re Dola –Devdas (2002), Jaadu hai Nasha Hai –Jism (2003), Megha Re- Guru (2007), Teri Ore-Singh is King (2008),  Deewani Mastai- Baajirao Mastani (2015) and Ghoomar – Padmavat (2018). 6 awards

Friends in this category it has to be noted that Lata Mangeshakar and Asha Bhosle retired from the awards race from 1969 and 1978 respectively.

Friends, I hope you liked this info.

Awaiting your views/feed backs/comments.

Anil Malik

Mumbai, India

24^th Apr 2020.