The success of any film is often judged by its box office performance or by winning the title of Best Film at an awards show. Filmfare is considered one of the most prestigious film awards in the world of Hindi cinema. But do you know when it all began? Which movie won the Best Film title at the very first Filmfare Awards? The honour went to Do Bigha Zameen starring actress Nirupa Roy. It received the first-ever Filmfare Award for Best Film. Let’s delve a little deeper into the story behind this iconic moment. Do Bigha Zameen was released in 1953. It was directed by Bimal Roy a filmmaker who had already proven his talent in Bengali cinema. The film starred actors like Nirupa Roy and Balraj Sahni in the lead roles. The story revolves around a poor farmer’s family that owns just two bighas of land in their village which they depend on for survival. However when landlords begin to claim ownership of the land the family’s life takes a turn leading them into a struggle for survival. After the death of Nirupa Roy’s character in the climax scene the film takes a major twist that deeply impacts the audience. Thanks to its powerful storytelling Do Bigha Zameen became one of the most successful movies of the 1950s. The film received its first Filmfare Award in recognition of its success. Given the outstanding performances by Nirupa Roy and Balraj Sahni Do Bigha Zameen was honored with the Best Film award at the inaugural Filmfare Awards. The first Filmfare Awards were held in 1954 and Do Bigha Zameen made history by winning the Best Film award in that very first edition. In addition to this achievement the film also received the All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film at the National Film Awards. In the first edition of Filmfare awards were distributed in only five categories which made a significant contribution to the cinema world in 1953. Let us tell you that Dilip Kumar also received the first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the film Daag this year. While Meena Kumari became the Best Actress for Baiju Bawra.