Irrfan Khan bagged the Best Actor Award at the 63rd Filmfare Awards for his performance in Hindi Medium.
Here’s a look at the nominations for Best Actor (Male):
Akshay Kumar - Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Akshay Kumar’s Toilet: Ek Prem Katha which has been described by many as a 2 hour long PSA has earned him a nomination at Filmfare Awards. Akshay has previously won two Filmfare Awards from the 13 nominations: Best Villain for Ajnabee (2002) and Best Comedian for Garam Masala (2006). Will he win the Best Actor award this year?
Hrithik Roshan - Kaabil
Hrithik has previously won six Filmfare Awards. His film, Kaabil received a lukewarm response at the box-office. Will he win it this year?
Ayushmann Khurrana - Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Ayushmann Khurrana’s brave film, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan has rightly earned him this nomination. After receiving Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut in 2012, will he take the black lady home a second time?
Irrfan Khan - Hindi Medium
Irrfan Khan’s comic-timing in Hindi Medium was near perfect so it’s hardly surprising that the actor has received a nomination for the film.
Shah Rukh Khan - Raees
Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees was well-received at the box-office. A regular at Filmfare, he’s won the black lady 14 times.
Varun Dhawan - Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Varun Dhawan near-stalking act in Badrinath Ki Dulhania has been widely criticised, but the actor has been nominated for his role in the film that dealt with the sensitive subject of dowry.
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