IIFA Awards 2025

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Year 2025
Venue Jaipur, Rajasthan
Celebrating The Global Spirit of Indian Cinema

Highlights of IIFA 2025

IIFA 2025 marked the silver jubilee of the grandest celebration of the year. The milestone edition took place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, a city that blends royal history with modern charm. Its majestic forts, grand palaces, and vibrant streets provided the backdrop for a weekend with the stars.

With the Pink City as its host, IIFA 2025 brought together electrifying performances and a celebration of Indian cinema.

Jaipur, Rajasthan

A city where tradition comes alive, Jaipur, Rajasthan, is steeped in rich heritage and grandeur, captivating visitors with its regal architecture, bustling bazaars, and warm hospitality. From the stunning Amber Fort and the iconic Hawa Mahal to the colourful streets lined with traditional handicrafts, Jaipur offers a glimpse into Rajasthan’s rich cultural legacy.

Furthermore, even beyond the borders of the Pink City, Rajasthan as a whole is a traveller's paradise with its vibrant folk music, intricate artistry, and mouthwatering delicacies. A hub of art, music, and heritage, the incredible Rajasthan's energy perfectly blended with IIFA's silver jubilee celebrations, making it a truly unforgettable experience!

IIFA 2025 · Jaipur

NEXA IIFA Awards 2025

Hosts

Karan Johar
Karan JoharHost
Kartik Aaryan
Kartik AaryanHost

Performers

Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan
Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit
Shahid Kapoor Shahid Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor Khan Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon

Winners

Popular Awards

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Jyoti Deshpande
Best Picture Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Jyoti Deshpande Laapataa Ladies
Kiran Rao
DIRECTION Kiran Rao Laapataa Ladies
Nitanshi Goel
PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE - FEMALE Nitanshi Goel Laapataa Ladies
Kartik Aaryan
PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE - MALE Kartik Aaryan Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Janki Bodiwala
PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - FEMALE Janki Bodiwala Shaitaan
Ravi Kishan
PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - MALE Ravi Kishan Laapataa Ladies
Raghav Juyal
PERFORMANCE IN A NEGATIVE ROLE Raghav Juyal Kill
Ram Sampath
MUSIC DIRECTION Ram Sampath Laapataa Ladies
Jubin Nautiyal
PLAYBACK SINGER(MALE) Jubin Nautiyal Article 370 Song Name - Dua
Shreya Ghoshal
PLAYBACK SINGER(FEMALE) Shreya Ghoshal Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Song Name - Ami Je Tomar 3.0
Biplab Goswami
BEST STORY (ORIGINAL) Biplab Goswami Laapataa Ladies
Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, and Anukriti Pandey
BEST STORY (ADAPTED) Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, and Anukriti Pandey Merry Christmas
Prashant Pandey
LYRICS Prashant Pandey Laapataa Ladies Song Name - Sajni
Kunal Kemmu
BEST DIRECTORIAL DEBUT Kunal Kemmu Madgaon Express
Pratibha Ranta
BEST DEBUT(FEMALE) Pratibha Ranta Laapataa Ladies
Lakshya Lalwani
BEST DEBUT(MALE) Lakshya Lalwani Kill
Rakesh Roshan
Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Rakesh Roshan

Technical Awards

Rafey Mahmood ISC
Cinematography Rafey Mahmood ISC Kill
Sneha Desai
Screenplay Sneha Desai Laapataa Ladies
Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale and Monal Thaakar
Dialogues Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale and Monal Thaakar Article 370
Jabeen Merchant
Editing Jabeen Merchant Laapataa Ladies
Bosco-Caesar
Choreography Bosco-Caesar Bad Newz Song Name - Tauba Tauba
Subash Sahoo
Sound Design Subash Sahoo Kill
Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, and Rahul Karpe
Sound Mixing Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, and Rahul Karpe Kill
Red Chillies VFX
Special Effects (Visual) Red Chillies VFX Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

IIFA 2025 · Jaipur

Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards 2025

Hosts

Aparshakti Khurana
Aparshakti KhuranaHost
Vijay Varma
Vijay VarmaHost
Abhishek Banerjee
Abhishek BanerjeeHost

Performers

Nora Fatehi Nora Fatehi
Sachin Jigar Sachin Jigar
Mika Singh Mika Singh
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal

Winners

Webfilm

Mohit Choudhary, Select Media, Saregama, Netflix
BEST FILM Mohit Choudhary, Select Media, Saregama, Netflix Amar Singh Chamkila
Imtiaz Ali
Direction Imtiaz Ali Amar Singh Chamkila
Kriti Sanon
PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE - FEMALE Kriti Sanon Do Patti
Vikrant Massey
PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE - MALE Vikrant Massey Sector 36
Anupriya Goenka
PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - FEMALE Anupriya Goenka Berlin
Deepak Dobriyal
PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - MALE Deepak Dobriyal Sector 36
Kanika Dhillon
BEST STORY ORIGINAL Kanika Dhillon Do Patti

Web Series

TVF, Prime Video
BEST SERIES TVF, Prime Video Panchayat Season 3
Deepak Kumar Mishra
DIRECTION Deepak Kumar Mishra Panchayat Season 3
Shreya Chaudhry
PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE - FEMALE Shreya Chaudhry Bandish Bandits Season 2
Jitendra Kumar
PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE - MALE Jitendra Kumar Panchayat Season 3
Sanjeeda Shaikh
PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - FEMALE Sanjeeda Shaikh Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Faisal Malik
PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - MALE Faisal Malik Panchayat Season 3
Puneet Batra and Arunabh Kumar
BEST STORY ORIGINAL Puneet Batra and Arunabh Kumar Kota Factory Season 3

Others

Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous
Best Docuseries/Docu Film Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous Sikhya Entertainment, Netflix
Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives
Best Reality or Best Non-scripted series Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Aneesha Baig, Manu Maharshi, Netflix
Anurag Saikia
Best Title Track (Series/Show/Film/documentary) - Music Anurag Saikia Mismatched Season 3 Song Name - Ishq Hai