Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will co-host the upcoming edition of the Filmfare Awards in Gujarat, alongside Maniesh Paul and Karan Johar.
The announcement was made by Filmfare on their official Instagram handle.
“The Superstar, The Icon, The Enigma! Hold your hearts, because the one and only #ShahRukhKhan is set to co-host the most awaited #70thHyundaiFilmfareAwards2025 with Gujarat Tourism, happening on October 11 at Eka Arena, Ahmedabad,” the post read.
The 70th Filmfare Awards will take place 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, to host the awards. The agreement was signed by TCGL Managing Director Prabhav Joshi and Rohit Gopakumar of Worldwide Media.
Under the Cinematic Tourism Policy 2022, Gujarat has emerged as a growing hub for the film industry. Hosting the Filmfare Awards marks a significant milestone in this journey, according to a press release from the Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also unveiled the iconic Filmfare Trophy – the Black Lady.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Gujarat has gained new momentum in economic, social, and cultural development, establishing itself as a preferred destination for entertainment investments.
He further emphasized that the film industry can play a key role in promoting Swadeshi (indigenous production) and Atmanirbharta (self-reliance). Hosting the prestigious Filmfare Awards in Gujarat is expected to boost the local economy, generate employment, and encourage the production, purchase, and promotion of local products—aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ and supporting indigenous goods and services.
