Filmfare Awards Punjabi are presented to the best films and performers in Punjabi cinema. The Awards were first presented in 2017. History The awards were first awarded in 2017 for Punjabi films of 2016. The ceremony was held on 31 March 2017 at the Multipurpose Sports Stadium in Mohali. It became the second film award for Punjabi films after PTC Punjabi Film Awards, which were introduced in 2011. Jitesh Pillai on Punjabi Cinema said, “It is a moment of utmost pride, as we witness Filmfare Awards expand its footprints across the nation. We, at Filmfare, have always rewarded creativity and diligence of the films across industries and promote more such wonderful cinematic experiences. The 1st Edition of Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2017 will be a night of grandeur and elegance and we are looking forward to meet and greet the whole of Punjabi film industry.” Awards Merit Awards Best Film Best Actor Best Actress Best Director Best Debut Director Best Actor in supporting role Best Actress in supporting role Best Male Debut Best Female Debut Best Music Director Best Lyricist Best playback Singer (male) Best Playback Singer (female) Critics Awards Critics Award Best Film Critics Award Best Actor Critics Award Best Actress Technical Awards Best Story Best Screenplay Best Dialogue Best Background Score Best Action Best Editing Best Cinematography Best Choreography Best Production Design Best Sound Design Special Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Living Legend Award Records Most Awards to a single film Lahoriye (2018) = 9 Bambukat (2017) = 8 Love Punjab (2017) = 7 Rabb Da Radio (2018) = 5 Ardaas (2017) = 4 Channa Mereya (2018) = 4 All the top three films are produced by Rhythm Boyz Entertainment. Best Director Ksshitij Chaudhary = 1 Pankaj Batra = 1 Best Actor Ammy Virk = 1 Diljit Dosanjh = 1 Best Actress Sargun Mehta = 2 References External links Indian film awards 2017 establishments in Punjab, India Awards established in 2017 Punjab, India awards