The Silver Jubilee edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2025 concluded with a star-studded ceremony in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on March 9. The two-day event, held on March 8 and 9, saw some of Bollywood’s biggest names in attendance, celebrating a year of cinematic excellence. Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies emerged as the biggest winner of the night, sweeping 10 awards, while Kill followed with four wins. Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, while Nitanshi Goel won Best Actress for her performance in Laapataa Ladies.
Laapataa Ladies Sweeps Major Awards
India’s official entry for the Oscars, Laapataa Ladies, took home Best Picture, Best Director (Kiran Rao), Best Actress (Nitanshi Goel), and Best Supporting Actor (Ravi Kishan), among other top honors. The film also won Best Music Director, Best Story (Original), Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Best Lyrics, making it the undisputed champion of the night.
Kartik Aaryan Wins Best Actor, Kill Bags Multiple Awards
Kartik Aaryan continued his winning streak, taking home Best Actor for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, while Raghav Juyal won Best Performance in a Negative Role for Kill. Kill also won Best Cinematography and Best Sound Design, showcasing its technical brilliance.
Complete List of IIFA 2025 Winners
Top Honors
- Best Picture: Laapataa Ladies
- Best Director: Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Actor (Male): Kartik Aaryan (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
- Best Actor (Female): Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Performance in a Negative Role: Raghav Juyal (Kill)
- Best Supporting Actor (Male): Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Supporting Actor (Female): Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan)
Debut & Directorial Achievements
- Best Directorial Debut: Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express)
- Best Debut (Male): Lakshya Lalwani (Kill)
- Best Debut (Female): Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
Music & Technical Awards
- Best Music Director: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Lyrics: Prashant Pandey (Sajni – Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Jubin Nautiyal (Dua – Article 370)
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal (Ami Je Tomar 3.0 – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
- Best Cinematography: Rafey Mahmood (Kill)
- Best Editing: Jabeen Merchant (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Choreography: Bosco-Caesar (Tauba Tauba – Bad Newz)
- Best Special Effects (Visual): Red Chillies VFX (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
Writing & Sound
- Best Story (Original): Biplab Goswami (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Story (Adapted): Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, Anukriti Pandey (Merry Christmas)
- Best Screenplay: Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Dialogue: Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Monal Thaakar (Article 370)
- Best Sound Design: Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (Kill)
Special Recognition
- Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Rakesh Roshan
A Star-Studded Night of Performances
The grand event featured dazzling performances by some of Bollywood’s biggest stars. Kareena Kapoor Khan paid tribute to her legendary grandfather, Raj Kapoor, while Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Nora Fatehi, and Kartik Aaryan set the stage on fire. The show concluded with an electrifying performance by SRK, leaving the audience in awe.
Celebrating 25 Years of IIFA
As IIFA completed its 25th edition, Shah Rukh Khan presented a special award to the founders of IIFA in honor of their contributions to Indian cinema. With Laapataa Ladies and Kill dominating the night, IIFA 2025 truly celebrated excellence in Bollywood.
