Alia Bhatt won the coveted Best Actor (female) award and her film Gangubai Kathiawadi was declared the best film at the Filmfare Awards 2023 . (Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)

Sharing a series of clicks, Alia posted a heartfelt note that read, ‘The day we wrapped Gangubai Kathiawadi, with shaking hands and heavy hearts, I remember telling my wonderful crew. “No matter the outcome, just the experience of shooting the film, learning and growing under the guidance of Sanjay sir – that’s my blockbuster.” (Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)

She added, ‘Gangu .. meri jaan .. my alter ego, belongs to you Sanjay sir. Thank you for believing in me, so I could believe in myself. I will forever be in your debt! I’ve always said you make the world believe in magic – and if on this journey I can be even half as hard working, half as dedicated and driven as you – I will consider myself very fortunate! To my audience – my fans, my family! Thank you for being my constant inspiration to do better. Always. My whole team, I am me, only because of you. You keep me in one piece.’ (Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)

Alia concluded, ‘And last but not the least! My beautiful family that grounds me and keeps me steady – Mama, Papa, Tanna I love you .. my other mom — my mom-in-law & my father-in-law up there whose blessing is always with me. My gorgeous husband, for hearing me rant about my day for hours and motivating me whenever I was down and out! And my baby girl, who wasn’t there at the time, but I will continue to thank for the rest of my life for the joy and peace she brings to me ♥♥♥Eternally grateful 🌙🌙.’ (Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)

Salman Khan, who was the co-host for the evening, shared his look via social media. (Photo: Salman Khan/Instagram)

Janhvi Kapoor rocked in a purple gown. (Photo: Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram)

Alaya F also shared their looks for the night. (Photo: Alaya F/Instagram)

‘My third one 🙂 #BadhaaiDo will be etched in my heart forever ❤️🌈#FilmfareAwards2023. Thank you god, my family, friends, all my film makers and my audience,’ Bhumi Pednekar posted. (Photo: Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram)

Bhumi Pednekar, Rajkummar Rao and Sheeba Chaddha won critics’ choice awards for Badhaai Do and the social comedy-drama was also declared the Best Film (critics’ choice). (Photo: Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram)

Kajol posted her look for the night to via her Instagram account. Sharing a series of photos, the actor wrote, ‘Decided to be my own hero today off the red carpet and on it ! Inspiration from the all time red carpet heroes #ajaydevgan #salmankhan #srk #aamirkhan 😜#doitlikeawoman Credits:- Idea :- mine; Outfit :- Manish malhotra; Execution :- Radhika Mehra; Watch :- my husbands 😂😂😂.’ (Photo: Kajol/Instagram)

Anil Kapoor shared, ‘A #Filmfare is a timeless and iconic achievement and I’m so humbled to receive it for a film that’s so special to me. I owe this #BestSupportingActorAward to the unconditional support of the entire team of #JugJuggJeeyo. Thank you @filmfare for recognising our efforts and thank you all for the love!!! 🌟🌟💜💜.’ (Photo: Anil Kapoor/Instagram)

And, the super dapper, Vicky Kaushal. (Photo: Vicky Kaushal/Instagram)