| Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Filmfare |
| First awarded |
Meena Kumari, Baiju Bawra (1954) |
| Currently held by |
Alia Bhatt, Udta Punjab (2017) |
| Official website | Filmfare Awards |
The Filmfare Award for Best Actress is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first given in 1954 for the films released in preceding year 1953.