Spotlights, sequins & stardom: The red carpet that stole Filmfare Punjabi 2025
Long before the first trophy was lifted, the carpet gleamed under spotlights, cameras clicked in rapid bursts and fans pressed against barricades, straining for a glimpse of their favourites. You could almost feel the pulse of Punjabi cinema beating through that stretch of crimson fabric.
The fashion parade
The arrivals were nothing short of a style marathon. Naiqra turned heads with a black-and-gold gown that looked regal without being overdone, her confidence doing as much talking as the outfit itself. In contrast, Tina Ahuja kept it softer — a pastel pink dress that carried a sense of ease, elegance, and almost spring-like freshness.
Sunanda Sharma’s entrance was different. It wasn’t just her vibrant look; it was her personality spilling over on the carpet. She cracked a line from one of her favourites, drawing laughter and proving that wit can be as dazzling as sequins. Then came Rabica Wadhawan, who decided to break into song mid-walk — the carpet momentarily transformed into a live stage. It was unexpected, unpolished, and that’s exactly why it worked.
There was also history woven into the night. Hans Raj Hans arrived with his trademark charm, his outfit reflecting tradition, his aura reflecting decades of contribution. Pranjal Dahiya, meanwhile, brought the opposite energy — fresh, young, wide-eyed. As a nominee for Best Debut, she seemed to embody the future of Punjabi cinema, glowing more than any spotlight could manage.
When Bollywood crashed the party
It wasn’t just Punjabi stars stealing attention. Jacqueline Fernandez added a dose of Bollywood glam to the proceedings, her walk down the carpet commanding the kind of flashbulb frenzy you’d expect in Mumbai. Yo Yo Honey Singh, though, may have generated the loudest cheers. Fans chanted his name even before he set foot inside, clearly waiting for the high-voltage performance he would later deliver on stage. The carpet became less about walking and more about owning the space, and Honey Singh owned it before even performing a note.
More than just clothes, clicks
But to say the red carpet was only about fashion would be selling it short. The atmosphere was electric — influencers livestreaming, bloggers dissecting each look in real time, hashtags like #FilmfarePunjabi2025 lighting up social media. It felt as if the carpet had become a show in itself, a parallel event where every pose and every smile mattered.
The awards
Of course, the ceremony had its defining moments. Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di walked away with Best Film. Amar Hundal won Best Director for Warning 2. Amrinder Gill and Neeru Bajwa picked up the Best Actor honours, while Hans Raj Hans and Guggu Gill were celebrated for their lifetime contributions.
Curtain call
By the time the ceremony wrapped up, one thing was clear: the red carpet wasn’t just a prelude to Filmfare Punjabi 2025. It was the night’s heartbeat. It told a story of tradition meeting glamour, of old legends standing beside new voices, of Punjab’s cinema industry striding confidently into the global spotlight. Sometimes the show begins long before the stage lights dim.
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