The 25th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards unfolded in the historic city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, on March 8 and 9, 2025, marking a significant milestone in celebrating the excellence of Indian cinema. The event was a grand spectacle, blending the rich cultural heritage of the Pink City with the glamour of Bollywood.
Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ emerged as the star of the evening, sweeping ten awards, including Best Picture and Best Direction. The film’s lead, Nitanshi Goel, was honored with the Best Actress award, further cementing the movie’s remarkable success. Kartik Aaryan’s stellar performance in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ earned him the Best Actor accolade, adding another feather to his cap.
COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS
- Best Picture: ‘Laapataa Ladies’
- Best Actor: Kartik Aaryan for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’
- Best Actress: Nitanshi Goel for ‘Laapataa Ladies’
- Best Direction: Kiran Rao for ‘Laapataa Ladies’
- Best Supporting Actor (Male): Ravi Kishan for ‘Laapataa Ladies’
- Best Supporting Actor (Female): Janki Bodiwala for ‘Shaitaan’
- Best Performance in a Negative Role: Raghav Juyal for ‘Kill’
- Best Story (Original): Biplab Goswami for ‘Laapataa Ladies’
- Best Story (Adapted): Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, and Anukriti Pandey for ‘Merry Christmas’
- Best Directorial Debut: Kunal Kemmu for ‘Madgaon Express’
- Best Debut (Male): Lakshya Lalwani for ‘Kill’
- Best Debut (Female): Pratibha Ranta for ‘Laapataa Ladies’
- Best Music Director: Ram Sampath for ‘Laapataa Ladies’
- Best Lyrics: Prashant Pandey for ‘Sajni’ from ‘Laapataa Ladies’
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Jubin Nautiyal for ‘Dua’ from ‘Article 370’
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal for ‘Ami Je Tomar 3.0’ from ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’
- Best Sound Design: Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe for ‘Kill’
- Best Screenplay: Sneha Desai for ‘Laapataa Ladies’
Celebrity Performances
The ceremony was further enlivened by electrifying performances from Bollywood stalwarts such as Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. A notable highlight was the on-stage reunion of Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, a moment that captivated the audience and became a trending topic across social media platforms.
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