New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will headline the upcoming 70th edition of the Filmfare Awards, set to take place in Gujarat.
Joining him on stage as co-hosts will be actor-anchor Maniesh Paul and filmmaker Karan Johar.
The announcement was made through Filmfare’s official Instagram handle, which read, “The Superstar, The Icon, The Enigma… Hold your hearts, because the one and only ShahRukhKhan is making his way to co-host the most awaited 70thHyundaiFilmfareAwards2025withGujaratTourism, happening on October 11 at Eka Arena, Ahmedabad.”
The star-studded ceremony will be held on October 11, 2025, at EKA Arena, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad.
In August, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Gandhinagar between the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) and Worldwide Media Private Limited in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
The agreement was signed by TCGL’s Managing Director, Prabhav Joshi, and Rohit Gopakumar of Worldwide Media.
According to the Gujarat CMO’s press release, the event aligns with the state’s Cinematic Tourism Policy 2022, under which Gujarat has established itself as a growing hub for the film industry.
Hosting the Filmfare Awards is considered a significant milestone in this journey.
During the MoU ceremony, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also unveiled the iconic Filmfare Trophy, famously known as the “Black Lady.”
He highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat has achieved remarkable growth in economic, social, and cultural sectors, making it a preferred destination for entertainment investments.
Patel emphasized that hosting the Filmfare Awards in Gujarat will not only boost the local economy and create employment but also strengthen the call for ‘Vocal for Local.’
The event is expected to encourage the use and promotion of indigenous products and services, supporting both Swadeshi and Atmanirbharta initiatives.
