Story: Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], March 10: The 25th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, held in Jaipur this weekend, was a spectacular celebration of Indian cinema. This year’s event saw ‘Laapataa Ladies’ taking the spotlight with multiple wins, including the coveted Best Picture award.
Directed by Kiran Rao, Laapataa Ladies captivated both audiences and critics with its emotional storytelling and memorable performances, securing the Best Picture trophy. The film’s lead actress, Nitanshi Goel, was named Best Actress for her exceptional portrayal of Phool Kumari, while Kiran Rao herself won the Best Director award for her visionary work.
Kartik Aaryan was honored with the Best Actor award for his performance as Rooh Baba in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Other major winners included Raghav Juyal, who bagged the Best Performance in a Negative Role award for his portrayal in Kill, and Ravi Kishan, who took home the Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) for his role in Laapataa Ladies.
A special tribute was paid to legendary filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, who was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Award, recognizing his invaluable contributions to the film industry over the years.
Here’s the complete list of IIFA 2025 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 (Male): Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Female): Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan)
- 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 (Female): Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Debut (Male): Lakshya Lalwani (Kill)
- Best Music Director: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Lyrics: Prashant Pandey (Sajni from Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal (Ami Je Tomar 3.0 from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
- Best Singer (Male): Jubin Nautiyal (Dua from Article 370)
- 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
The event also featured some fantastic performances, including one by Kareena Kapoor Khan, who paid tribute to her legendary grandfather, filmmaker Raj Kapoor, with a special performance on iconic songs from his films. The awards night, hosted by Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar, brought together a glittering array of Bollywood talent and was a fitting celebration of the rich legacy of Indian cinema.
The IIFA Digital Awards, which took place on March 8, also saw major wins for Kriti Sanon, Jitendra Kumar, Panchayat 3, and Amar Singh Chamkila. The night was truly a celebration of the best in Indian cinema, with Laapataa Ladies taking center stage as the star of IIFA 2025.