The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards held in Mumbai on February 20, 2023, announced the winners, with Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s film The Kashmir Files taking home the Best Film award. Anupam Kher was also recognized with the Most Versatile Actor of the Year award for his work in the same film. Additionally, Rishab Shetty, a Kannada actor and director, received the Most Promising Actor award for his Kannada film Kantara.
Alia Bhatt was awarded Best Actress for her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi, while her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, won Best Actor for Brahmastra. Below is the complete list of winners at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards.
Complete Winners’ List of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards
- Best Film: The Kashmir Files
- Best Director: R Balki for Chup: Revenge of The Artist
- Best Actor: Ranbir Kapoor for Brahmastra: Part 1
- Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
- Most Promising Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara
- Best Actor In A Supporting Role: Manish Paul for Jugjugg Jeeyo
- Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry: Rekha
- Best Web Series: Rudra: The Edge of Darkness
- Critics Best Actor: Varun Dhawan for Bhediya
- Film of The Year: RRR
- Television Series of The Year: Anupamaa
- Most Versatile Actor Of The Year: Anupam Kher for The Kashmir Files
- Best Actor In A Television Series: Zain Imam for Fanaa- Ishq Mein Marjawaan
- Best Actress In A Television Series: Tejasswi Prakash for Naagin
- Best Male Singer: Sachet Tandon for Maiyya Mainu
- Best Female Singer: Neeti Mohan for Meri Jaan
- Best Cinematographer: PS Vinod for Vikram Vedha
