| 44th Filmfare Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 21 February 1999[1] |
| Site | Mumbai, India |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| Satya | |
| Most awards | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (8) |
| Most nominations | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (18) |
The 44th Filmfare Awards were held on 21 February 1999, in Mumbai, India.
Karan Johar's directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai led the ceremony with 18 nominations and 8 wins – including a sweep of the major acting categories, a record it held till Gully Boy (2019).
Mani Ratnam's Dil Se.. and Ram Gopal Varma's Satya were the other big winners, with 6 awards each.
Kajol received triple nominations for Best Actress for her performances in Dushman, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, winning for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.