56th Filmfare Awards

The 56th Filmfare Awards were held on 29 January 2011 at the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai, honouring the best in film for the year 2010. The nominations were announced on 13 January. The date of the function was unusual because generally the awards are hosted on the last Saturday of February.[1] The date of the telecast is 6 February 2011.

56th Filmfare Awards
56th Filmfare Awards
Date29 January 2011
SiteYash Raj Studios, Mumbai
Hosted byImran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor
Official websitewww.filmfare.com
Highlights
Best FilmDabangg
Udaan
Most awardsUdaan (7)
Most nominationsMy Name Is Khan (10)
Television coverage
NetworkSony Entertainment Television (India)

My Name Is Khan led the ceremony with 10 nominations, followed by Dabangg and Udaan with 9 nominations each.

Udaan won 7 awards, thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony.

Sisters Ratna Pathak and Supriya Pathak were both nominated for Best Supporting Actress for their performances in Golmaal 3 and Khichdi: The Movie respectively, but neither won.

Awards and nominees

Main awards

Karan Johar — Best Director winner for My Name Is Khan
Shah Rukh Khan — Best Actor winner for My Name Is Khan
Kajol — Best Actress winner for My Name Is Khan
Vikramaditya Motwane — Best Director Critics winner for Udaan
Rishi Kapoor — Best Actor Critics winner for Do Dooni Char
Vidya Balan — Best Actress Critics winner for Ishqiya
Ronit Roy — Best Supporting Actor winner for Udaan
Kareena Kapoor — Best Supporting Actress winner for We Are Family
Manna Dey — Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Best Film Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Male Debut Best Female Debut
Best Music Director Best Lyricist
Best Playback Singer – Male Best Playback Singer – Female

Critics' Awards

Best Movie (Best Director)
Best Actor Best Actress

Technical Awards

Best Story Best Screenplay
Best Dialogue Best Editing
Best Choreography Best Cinematography
  • Mahendra ShettyUdaan
Best Production Design Best Sound Design
Best Costume Design Best Background Score
Best Special Effects Best Action

Special awards

Lifetime Achievement
RD Burman Award
Best Scene
Special Award
  • Madhuri Dixit
    – for completing 25 years in the Indian film industry.

Multiple wins

The following films received multiple awards and nominations.

Movie Awards
Udaan 7
Dabangg 4
Do Dooni Chaar 4
Ishqiya 3
Love Sex aur Dhokha 3
My Name Is Khan 3
Tees Maar Khan 2

Partners

  • Idea Cellular - Title Sponsor
  • PC Jeweller - Associate Sponsor
  • Sony Entertainment Television - Telecast Partner
  • Whyte and Mackay from United Spirits - Beverage Partner
  • Bright Outdoor Media - Outdoor partner
  • Big Cinemas - Multiplex Partner

See also

References

  1. "Filmfare awards a month ahead of schedule". The Times of India. 14 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
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