18th Filmfare Awards

The 18th Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group, honored the artistic and technical excellence of the Hindi film industry for the year 1971. The ceremony took place on March 24, 1972, at the J. B. Petit High School in Mumbai, recognizing outstanding achievements in films released during the previous year. Celebrated as one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema, the event featured various award categories, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor. Anand, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, won the award for Best Film, while Rajesh Khanna received accolades for his performance in the film. The awards continued to foster talent and promote creativity within the Indian film industry.