The 25th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, held this weekend in Jaipur, Rajasthan, was a spectacular celebration of Indian cinema. Leading the pack of winners was 'Laapataa Ladies,' which captivated audiences and critics alike with its heartfelt storytelling and standout performances. The film, directed by Kiran Rao, was awarded the coveted Best Picture trophy, marking a remarkable achievement for the team behind it. IIFA Awards 2025: Kareena Kapoor Khan Honours Raj Kapoor’s Legacy by Dancing to ‘Mera Joota Hai Japani’ (Watch Video).

Nitanshi Goel was named Best Actress for her exceptional portrayal of Phool Kumari in Laapataa Ladies. Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for his role in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. In the Best Director category, Kiran Rao's visionary work in Laapataa Ladies was recognized with the award. Other notable winners included Raghav Juyal, who won the Best Performance in a Negative Role 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. The evening also honoured the legendary Rakesh Roshan with the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Award, a recognition for his significant contributions to the film industry over the years. ‘Life Came at Full Circle’: Shreya Ghoshal Pens Appreciation Note for Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Humility’ After Bumping Into Him at IIFA 2025 (See Post).

Check Out Full List of Winners Here:

Best Picture

Laapataa Ladies

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male)

Kartik Aaryan (Bhool Bhulaiya 3)

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)

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Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male)

Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)

Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema

Rakesh Roshan

Best Story (Original)

Laapataa Ladies (Biplab Goswami)

Best Story (Adapted)

Merry Christmas (Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, and Anukriti Pandey)

Best Directorial Debut

Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express)

Best Debut (Female)

Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)

Best Debut (Male)

Lakshya Lalwani (Kill)

Best Playback Singer (Male)

Jubin Nautiyal ("Dua" - Article 370)

Best Playback Singer (Female)

Shreya Ghoshal ("Ami Je Tomar 3.0" - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)

Best Music Direction

Laapataa Ladies (Ram Sampath)

Best Lyrics

"Sajni" - Laapataa Ladies (Prashant Pandey)

Best Special Effects (Visual)

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (Red Chillies VFX)

Best Editing

Laapataa Ladies (Jabeen Merchant)

Best Choreography

"Tauba Tauba" - Bad Newz (Bosco-Caesar)

Best Cinematography

Kill (Rafey Mahmood IFC)

Best Dialogues

Article 370 (Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale and Monal Thaakar)

Best Screenplay

Laapataa Ladies (Sneha Desai)

Best Sound Mixing

Kill (Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, and Rahul Karpe)

Best Sound Design

Kill (Subash Sahoo)

The IIFA Digital Awards, which took place on March 8, saw major wins for Kriti Sanon, Jitendra Kumar, Panchayat 3 and Amar Singh Chamkila. The main IIFA Awards night, hosted by Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar, kicked off on March 9. The awards show also featured a performance by Kareena Kapoor Khan to pay tribute to her legendary grandfather, filmmaker Raj Kapoor.

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