Retro Rewind At 70th Filmfare: Bollywood’s Golden Moments Come Alive In Dance & Emotion

Ahmedabad: When Filmfare turned 70 this year in Ahmedabad, the celebration wasn’t just about awards—it was about nostalgia, legacy, and bringing Bollywood’s yesteryear legends back to center‐stage through performances that tugged at our heartstrings. Here are the highlights of the retro magic:

Moments That Took Us Back

1. Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol: Revisiting Rahul-Anjali Vibes

SRK and Kajol recreated some of their most iconic moments: think “Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai” from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and “Suraj Hua Maddham” from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Their chemistry, the music, the costumes—all of it screamed nostalgia.

2. Siddhant Chaturvedi pays tribute to dancinng icons

His power-packed performance paid a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood’s legendary dancing icons, from Shammi Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan to Shahid Kapoor and more.

2. Abhishek Bachchan’s Big B Tribute

In a deeply emotional performance, Abhishek took the stage with a medley of his father Amitabh Bachchan’s timeless hits. The high point? When he walked off stage to take his mother Jaya Bachchan’s hand, dancing with her—leaving many teary‐eyed in the audience.

3. Kriti Sanon’s Elegant Ode to Zeenat Aman

Channeling the grace, poise and style of the 70s and 80s, Kriti crept into hearts with songs like “Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko” and “Pyaar Mein Dil Pe”. Her tribute was about more than dance steps—it was about embodying era-defining elegance.

4. Akshay Kumar: High-Octane Nostalgia On-Fire

Khiladi came rocking with a throwback set: Dhadkan, Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast, and more. He didn’t just perform; he interacted with the audience, flipped through hits, and made it feel like a party everyone was part of.