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This question asks about the actress who has won the maximum number of Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. Filmfare Awards are among the most prestigious film awards in India, presented annually by The Times Group to honor excellence in Hindi cinema.
The Best Actress award is given for the most outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role. To answer this question, one must recall the historical record of winners. The correct answer is Nutan, who won the Filmfare Best Actress award a record 5 times for her performances in:
- Seema (1955)
- Sujata (1959)
- Bandini (1963)
- Milan (1967)
- Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978)
Other notable actresses with multiple wins include Kajol, Madhuri Dixit, and Vidya Balan, but none have surpassed Nutan's record.
Related Topics
Filmfare Awards: An annual awards ceremony for the Hindi film industry, first held in 1954. They are often considered the Indian equivalent of the Oscars.
Indian Cinema: The history and evolution of Hindi cinema (Bollywood) and its recognition of artistic talent through various awards.
Key Facts
First Winner: Meena Kumari for Baiju Bawra (1953) - awarded in 1954.
Most Recent Winner (as of 2023): Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi.
Record Holder (Overall): While Nutan holds the record for Best Actress, the record for the most Filmfare Awards in any category is held by music director A.R. Rahman.