The 25th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards were held on March 8–9, 2025, at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre. This star-studded affair gathered Bollywood’s crème de la crème to honor the finest films and performances of 2024.
Laapataa Ladies emerged as the clear winner of the evening, collecting a whopping 10 awards. From outstanding performances to incredible direction, the IIFA 2025 Awards presented the kind of talent that has transformed the Indian film industry over the last few years.
The awards also honored tried-and-tested stars and newcomers, making it an ultimate celebration of the myriad and changing world of Bollywood.
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IIFA 2025 Awards: Winner List
Following are the entire winners of the IIFA 2025 Awards
Best Picture: Laapataa Ladies
Best Direction: Kiran Rao (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 Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan)
Best Performance in a Negative Role: Raghav Juyal (Kill)
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 Cinematography: Rafey Mehmood (Kill)
Best Editing: Jabeen Merchant (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 Choreography: Bosco-Caesar (Tauba Tauba from Bad Newz)
Best Sound Design: Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (Kill)
Best Directorial Debut: Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express)
Best Debut (Male): Lakshya Lalwani (Kill)
Best Debut (Female): Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Rakesh Roshan
More About IIFA 2025
The 2025 IIFA Awards saw a diverse list of talents shine, with Laapataa Ladies being the night’s major winner. Winning major categories like Best Picture and Best Direction gave it the distinction of being the year’s standout film.
Kartik Aaryan also shone, taking home the Best Actor award for his performance in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, while Nitanshi Goel’s dominating performance in Laapataa Ladies took the Best Actress award.
In all, the 2025 IIFA Awards were a celebration of the rich and varied talent of the Indian film industry, honoring both established celebrities and new faces alike.
Who didn’t Win Any IIFA 2025 Awards
Sparsh Shrivastava, who played the lead role in Laapataa Ladies, was nominated for Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male) at the IIFA Awards 2025. However, the award was won by Kartik Aaryan for his performance in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
While some anticipated winners, like Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh, didn’t take home awards, the night underscored the diverse talent in the industry
Conclusion
Laapataa Ladies took home the highest number of awards for the night, clinching a host of top honours, such as Best Picture and Best Director for Kiran Rao.
The night was also marked by stiff competition, with movies such as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Pathaan being cited in major categories