MUMBAI: Nitanshi Goel has cemented her place in cinematic history, not just with her phenomenal performance in Laapataa Ladies, but by becoming the youngest recipient of the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025.
The Historic Win.
The 18-year-old was overwhelmed as she accepted the iconic Black Lady trophy, a moment that officially crowned her a record-breaker in Indian cinema. Her powerful debut performance instantly set her apart from a highly competitive list of nominees.
On winning the award Nitanshi said, "This is just... incredible. I couldn't stop crying, because winning this award is every actor's dream, and it has come true for me today, right at the start. I am just so grateful, so overwhelmed by this love."
The youngest awardee further added, "I want to dedicate this to my family, to everyone who loved the character I played, and especially to the director and producer. They believed in me, they gave me this role that changed my life. Thank you to the universe for making this happen. These are truly happy tears, and I promise to work even harder."
Nitanshi Goel’s Filmfare win is the latest in a series of record-breaking achievements, solidifying her status as a genuine young phenomenon.
Prior to her Filmfare success, Nitanshi had already made history by becoming the youngest actress to win the IIFA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the age of 17 for the same role in Laapataa Ladies.
She also holds the record as the youngest Indian actress to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, where she represented India and paid a heartfelt tribute to the iconic women of Indian cinema.
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