Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani led the ceremony with 10 nominations, followed by Aashiqui 2, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and Raanjhanaa with 8 nominations each.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag won 6 awards, including Best Film, Best Director (for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra) and Best Actor (for Farhan Akhtar), thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony.

Deepika Padukone received triple nominations for Best Actress for her performances in Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, winning for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.

Real-life couple Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak were both nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively, for their performances in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, with Pathak winning her category.

The nominees for the 59th Filmfare Awards were announced on 13 January 2014.