8th Filmfare Awards
| 8th Filmfare Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1961 |
| Site | Bombay |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Mughal-e-Azam |
The 8th Filmfare Awards were held in Bombay to honor the best films in Hindi cinema in 1961. K. Asif's magnum opus Mughal-e-Azam was the predictable winner for Best Film. However, there was some controversy as the film did not win many major awards. It was expected to steam-roll the competition.
One glaring upset was music director Naushad's loss for Mughal-e-Azam's epic soundtrack.
The following films received multiple awards and nominations.
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