The coveted Black Lady has come calling yet again, as Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi is back with its third edition to honour and celebrate the best in Marathi cinema. In a press conference held at Sofitel, BKC, Mumbai, Jitesh Pillai – Editor, Filmfare along with renowned Marathi actor Swapnil Joshi announced 27th October 2017 as the date for the prestigious award ceremony. The same will be televised on Colors Marathi at a later date. The press conference began with Jitesh Pillai and Swapnil Joshi lighting the lamp. The two together revealed the categories and expressed their gratitude towards Marathi film industry for giving us a plethora of talent. The award function will be held at NESCO Ground, Mumbai and will witness enthralling performances and stupendous acts by the most talented actors of the Marathi film fraternity.

Thrilled to announce the third edition of Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017, Jitesh Pillai – Editor, Filmfare said, “After two successful editions of Filmfare Awards Marathi, we intend to raise the momentum with this year’s awards. Our association with Jio has come a long way and we are glad to have them on our journey of highlighting the commendable work done in Marathi cinema. We feel privileged to witness and celebrate the remarkable talent that exists in the Marathi film fraternity.”

Renowned actor Swapnil Joshi who was present at the press conference commented, “Marathi cinema has proved to be the perfect blend of commerce and arts. Especially in the past three years, the Marathi cinema has strategically not only prospered in mainstream cinema but also experimental cinema. Filmfare, who has always been synonymous to cinema since its inception has always given Marathi cinema the acknowledgment it deserves.”

On the association with Filmfare, Jio Spokesperson commented, “We are thrilled to present the JIO Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017 and this association will help showcase the cinematic excellence of Marathi film industry in a variety of digital ways. JIO is bringing transformational changes in the Indian digital services space to enable a Digital Life for 1.3 billion Indians and this association is consistent with JIO’s mission to celebrate the diversity and richness of Indian cinema.”

Nikhil Sane, Channel Head Viacom18, COLORS Marathi said, “Marathi cinema is acclaimed for its intense storytelling, superlative performances and superior production quality. It is this very spirit of Marathi cinema that we will be celebrating at the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017. We are delighted to be the broadcast partners yet again with Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017, an illustrious award ceremony that felicitates actors, producers, directors and other technicians alike for their contribution to the industry.”

Jio Filmfare Award Marathi 2017 will once again bring together the who’s who of Marathi cinema under one roof. The event is sure to set a new benchmark as it promises to put together a spell-binding show that will acknowledge and applaud excellence in the Marathi film industry.