The 3rd Filmfare Marathi Awards is a ceremony, presented by

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, honored the best Indian

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2016 2016 was designated as: * International Year of Pulses by the sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly. * International Year of Global Understanding (IYGU) by the International Council for Science (ICSU), the Internationa ...

. ''

Sairat ''Sairat'' () is a 2016 Indian Marathi language, Marathi-language Romance film, social romantic tragedy film directed and co-produced by Nagraj Manjule under his banner Aatpat Production, along with Nittin Keni and Nikhil Sane under Essel Visi ...

'' led the ceremony with 22 nominations, followed by ''

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'' with 16 nominations and ''

Natsamrat ''Natasamrat'' ( ''The King of Theater'' or ''The Emperor of Actors'') is a 2016 Indian cinema, Indian Marathi-language drama film starring Nana Patekar in the leading role. Based on a play of the same name written by playwright Kusumagraj, the ...

'' with 13 nominations. ''Sairat'' won a record 11 awards, the most awards for a single film in a year, including

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(for

Nagraj Manjule Nagraj Popatrao Manjule (born 24 August 1978) is an Indian film director, actor, producer, scriptwriter, poet, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He works in Marathi cinema, and is best known for ''Sairat'' and ''Pistulya''—the latter for which he r ...

Best Actress Best Actress is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organisations, festivals, and people's awards to leading actresses in a film, television series, television film or play. The first Best Actress award ...

and Best Female Debut (both for

Rinku Rajguru Prerana "Rinku" Mahadeo Rajguru (born 3 June 2001) is an Indian actress primarily working in Marathi and Hindi language films, best known for her role in the film ''Sairat'' for which she won a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards Mar ...

), Best Male Debut (for Akash Tosar) and Best Music Director (for

Ajay-Atul Ajay-Atul is an Indian music composer duo comprising brothers Ajay Ashok Gogavale and Atul Ashok Gogavale. Known for their works in Indian cinema; predominantly in Marathi and Hindi films. They are recipient of a National Film Award, four Filmf ...

). Rinku Rajguru set an unmatched record of ''Filmfare,'' becoming the only actress to win both Best Actress and Best Debut Female for her performance in ''Sairat.''

Jitendra Joshi Jitendra Joshi is an Indian actor and reality show host who predominantly works in Marathi cinema. He is well known for his lead role as Sant Tukaram Maharaj in the 2012 marathi movie ''Tukaram (film), Tukaram''. He starred as constable Katekar ...

received dual nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for his performance in ''Ventilator'' and '' Poshter Girl'' respectively.

Sai Tamhankar Sai Tamhankar (pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, əiː t̪aːmɦəɳkəɾ born 25 June 1986) is an Indian film and television actress known for her work primarily in Marathi language, Marathi, as well as in Hindi language, Hindi films. She h ...

earned dual nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for her performance in '' Vazandar'' and ''

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'', winning for latter.

Ceremony

It was held at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, the 3rd Filmfare Marathi Awards honored the films released in

. At a press conference helmed by editor of ''

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'' magazine, revealed

as the title sponsor. Actors

Pushkar Shrotri Pushkar Sudhakar Shrotri is a Marathi, Hindi film & theatre actor, producer, and director. Early life and education Shrotri was born in Mumbai in 1970. He graduated with a commerce degree from M. L. Dahanukar College in Mumbai. Career Pushkar ...

and

Pushkaraj Chirputkar Pushkaraj Chirputkar is a Marathi actor and host widely known for his role of 'Ashu' on the Marathi sitcom '' Dil Dosti Duniyadari'', as well as for his role in its sequel, '' Dil Dosti Dobara''. Since then he has appeared in Hindi and Marathi m ...

were announced as the co-hosts, while singers

Jasraj Jayant Joshi Jasraj Joshi is an Indian playback singer. He has sung songs in Hindi, Marathi and in some other Indian languages, however he is most active in the Marathi film industry. Career He won Idea Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012, a televised singing contest. The ...

and

Priyanka Barve Priyanka Barve is an Indian playback singer and actress. Barve has sung songs in Marathi, Hindi and in some other Indian languages, however she is most active in the Marathi industry. Barve is known for playing Anarkali in Feroz Khan's Broadwa ...

, and actors

Sonalee Kulkarni Sonalee Kulkarni Benodekar (née Kulkarni) is an Indian actress who has established herself as a prominent figure in Marathi cinema. Praised for her versatility and powerful performances, She is one of the highest-paid actresses in Marathi cine ...

Bhargavi Chirmule Bhargavi Chirmule is a Marathi actress. She has worked in many Marathi movies and television serials. She also worked in the reality show '' Fu Bai Fu''. Early life and education Bhargavi was born to Shirish and Sai Chirmuley. She was brought ...

Manasi Naik Manasi Naik is an Indian actress and dancer in the Marathi film industry. Her first film was the 2007 ''Zabardast''. She played 33 characters in ''Jee Lo Apni Filmy Khwaishen''. She is known for her performance in the Marathi film song "Baghto ...

Sanskruti Balgude Sanskruti Sanjay Balgude (born 19 December 1992) is an Indian actress who appears in the Marathi language entertainment industry. Balgude is best known for her film ''Sarva Line Vyasta Ahet''. She made her debut in the Marathi TV show '' Pinjar ...

Gashmeer Mahajani Gashmeer Mahajani (born 8 June 1985) is an Indian actor who works in films, theatre and television. He is best known for his work in Marathi cinema and Hindi television. He is the son of actor Ravindra Mahajani who worked in Marathi films. He be ...

, Girija Joshi, Abhinay Berde, Mrunmayee Godbole,

Vaibhav Tatwawadi Vaibhav Tatwawadi (; born 25 September 1988) is an Indian actor who appears mainly in Marathi films and has also worked in Hindi films. Early life Vaibhav was born in Amravati, Maharashtra, India to Sheela and Dr. Vivek Tatwawadi. His mother i ...

Pooja Sawant Pooja Sawant (born 25 January 1990) is an Indian actress, dancer and model. She works in Marathi and Hindi movies. She is best known for her role in the 2015 blockbuster hit '' Dagadi Chawl''. She is also recipient of Maharashtra State Film Awa ...

Ankush Chaudhari Ankush Chaudhari (Marathi pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, �ŋkuʃ t͡səu̯dʱəɾiː is an Indian film actor, screenwriter, Film director, director, Film producer, producer and theatre personality known for his works in Marathi cinema. A ...

and

Tejaswini Pandit Tejaswini Pandit (pronunciation: ̪ed͡ʒəsʋiniː pəɳɖit̪ (born on:May 23, 1986) is an Indian actress in Marathi language film and television. She made her debut with Kedar Shinde's '' Aga Bai Arrecha!'' film. She made her television ...

performed during the event. Bollywood actors

Jackie Shroff Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff (born 1 February 1957), known by his screen name Jackie Shroff, is an Indian actor and former model from Mumbai, Maharashtra, who primarily works in the Hindi film industry. In a career spanning over four decades, he ...

Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone (; born 5 January 1986) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi films. She is India's highest-paid actress, as of 2023, and List of awards and nominations received by Deepika Padukone, her accolades include thre ...

Aditi Rao Hydari Aditi Rao Hydari (born 28 October 1986) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi cinema, Hindi, Tamil cinema, Tamil, and Telugu cinema, Telugu films. Born into the Tyabji family, Tyabji–Hydari family, she made her acting debut with the Mal ...

and

Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit Nene (Maiden and married names, née Dixit, ; born 15 May 1967) is an Indian actress and television personality. She has appeared in Madhuri Dixit filmography, over 70 Hindi films. Praised by critics for her performances and danc ...

along with her husband were also present at the event. It took place on 27 October 2017, and was broadcast on

Colors Marathi Colors Marathi (previously known as ETV Marathi) is an Indian Marathi language general entertainment channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. It primarily telecasts programs such as serials, reality shows and ...

Winners and nominees

; Critics' awards ; Technical Awards ; Special awards

Superlatives

References

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