The 23rd Filmfare Awards were held on March 30, 1976. Sholay led the ceremony with 10 nominations, followed by Amanush and Deewaar with 9 nominations each, along with Aandhi and Sanyasi with 7 nominations each. Deewaar won 7 awards, including Best Film, Best Director (for Yash Chopra) and Best Supporting Actor (for Shashi Kapoor). thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony. Sanjeev Kumar received dual nominations for Best Actor for his performances in Aandhi and Sholay, winning for the former.