IIFA Awards 2025: Celebrating 25 Years of Indian Cinema Excellence
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrated its Silver Jubilee in Jaipur on March 8-9, 2025, marking 25 years of honoring the best in Indian cinema. The two-day event culminated with the awards ceremony on March 9, where Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing 10 awards, including Best Picture and Best Direction.
| IIFA Awards | Winners |
| Best Picture | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Performance In A Leading Role (Male) | Kartik Aaryan (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3) |
| Best Performance In A Leading Role (Female) | Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Direction | Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Performance In A Negative Role | Raghav Juyal (Kill) |
| Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Female) | Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan) |
| Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Male) | Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Story (Original) In The Popular Category | Biplab Goswami (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Story (Adapted) | Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, and Anukriti Pandey (Merry Christmas) |
| Best Directorial Debut | Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express) |
| Best Debut (Male) | Lakshya Lalwani (Kill) |
| Best Debut (Female) | Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Music Director | Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Lyrics | Prashant Pandey (Sajni from Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Singer (Male) | Jubin Nautiyal (Dua from Article 370) |
| Best Singer (Female) | Shreya Ghoshal (Ami Je Tomar 3.0 from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3) |
| Best Sound Design | Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (Kill) |
| Best Screenplay | Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Dialogue | Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Monal Thaakar (Article 370) |
| Best Editing | Jabeen Merchant (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Cinematography | Rafey Mahmood (Kill) |
| Best Choreography | Bosco-Caesar (Tauba Tauba from Bad Newz) |
| Best Special Effects | Red Chillies VFX (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3) |
| Outstanding Achievement In Indian Cinema | Rakesh Roshan |
Event Highlights:
The IIFA 2025 ceremony was a star-studded affair, featuring electrifying performances by Bollywood icons such as Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Nora Fatehi, and Kartik Aaryan. A special tribute was paid to legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor by his granddaughter, Kareena Kapoor Khan, through a mesmerizing dance performance. The event was hosted by Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan, who kept the audience entertained with their witty banter and camaraderie.
The choice of Jaipur as the host city added a regal touch to the celebrations, with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expressing immense pride in hosting the prestigious event. He highlighted that organizing the IIFA Awards in Jaipur was a proud moment for Rajasthan, emphasizing the state’s rich cultural heritage and its significance in the Indian film industry.
The IIFA Awards, instituted in 2000, have traveled to various international destinations over the years, celebrating Indian cinema on a global platform. The 25th edition in Jaipur not only honored cinematic excellence but also showcased the vibrant culture and traditions of Rajasthan, making it a memorable milestone in IIFA’s illustrious journey.
