The Black Lady Returns to Punjab in a Celebration of Cinema, Music & Star Power
Back after an eight-year break, the Filmfare Punjabi Awards are making a comeback, and they’re doing so in style. Save the date:Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, will be etched in entertainment history as the evening when Punjab became the hub of cinematic greatness.
This isn’t just an award show. It’s a full-blown cultural event. For the first time ever, the iconic I.S. Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali, commonly seen hosting edge-of-the-seat cricket matches, will be turned into a glittering arena of cinema, beauty, and music. The 30,000-person seating capacity makes this the largest venue ever chosen to host the Filmfare Punjabi Awards, with a concert-like atmosphere that’s guaranteed to shake Punjabi entertainment to its roots.
What Makes 2025 the Biggest Filmfare Punjabi Awards Ever?
• Return of the Black Lady: After almost a decade, the iconic Filmfare award commonly referred to as the Black Lady is returning to honor Punjabi cinema.
• Historic Venue: Having the ceremony at Punjab’s biggest stadium takes it to another level, unifying the closeness of cinema with the high energy of live performances.
• Star-Studded Spectacle: Bracken shines literally and figuratively speaking with the biggest stars from music and movies taking center stage.
• A Celebration of Fun: From the red carpet to the after-party, each moment counts as handcrafted magic creates moments (and virality) to be cherished forever.
The Stellar Line-up
This year’s lineup is replete with the crème de la crème of entertainment from both Pollywood and Bollywood.
• Yo Yo Honey Singh—Where his breaking beats reign supreme in the foreground
• Satinder Sartaaj – The Punjabi soul king
• Jacqueline Fernandez—A Bollywood glimmer of glamour
• Soundarya Sharma—The new dazzling star lighting up every shot
And keeping all this together with unstoppable charm and unbeatable energy is none other than Maniesh Paul, who will be the official host for the evening.
Event Details
• Date: Saturday, 23rd August 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM onwards (approx. 5 hours)
• Tickets: Only on BookMyShow
• Fares between ₹500 and a VIP soiree of ₹400,000
The First-Ever Official After-Party with MVM
Though the awards night wasn’t landmark-like enough, Filmfare is going one step beyond with the first-ever official after-party in association with MVM. It’s not a party; it’s the town’s largest celeb party, gathering Bollywood and Pollywood’s hottest stars in one place.
• Guest list to die for
• Most incredible live performances and DJing
• Raw, unscripted celebrity encounters
• Pulpit-fall atmosphere that will get your social feed buzzing for weeks
Why This Will Be the Year’s Most Discussed Event
• The biggest-ever return of the Filmfare Punjabi Awards
• A stadium with a seating capacity of 30,000 being transformed into a party floor
• The symbolic return of the Black Lady to the land of the Punjabis
• The glitz and glamour of the very first Filmfare x MVM After-Party
• A star-studded line-up, music, and show-stopping performances
Final Take
This isn’t just a night of awards; it’s a cinematic festival. A decade’s worth of experience where the heart of Punjab pulsates in rhythm with lights, music, and stardom. Whether a die-hard fan of Punjabi cinema, a music enthusiast, or just yearning for a night to remember, the Filmfare Punjabi Awards 2025 guarantees a celebration worth remembering (and sharing) for years to come.
Don’t hear about it; be part of it.
Book tickets now on BookMyShow and witness history unfold.