The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2025 was nothing short of spectacular, celebrating a remarkable 25 years of recognizing the best in Bollywood. Hosted in the beautiful city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, the event was a star-studded affair, with the biggest names in Indian cinema in attendance. Over two exciting days, March 8 and 9, 2025, the audience enjoyed stunning performances and unforgettable moments, all leading up to the announcement of the most prestigious awards in the industry.
The night’s biggest winner was Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies,” which dominated the evening by winning 10 awards, making it the most celebrated film of the night. Other notable winners included Kartik Aaryan, who took home the Best Actor award, and the thrilling action film “Kill,” which also garnered multiple accolades. Let’s take a closer look at the complete list of winners and the standout moments from this year’s IIFA Awards.
IIFA 2025 Full List of Winners
Best Film Categories
- Best Picture: Laapataa Ladies
- Best Direction: Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Story (Original) In The Popular Category: 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)
Acting Categories
- 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 (Female): Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan)
- Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Performance in a Negative Role: Raghav Juyal (Kill)
Debut Categories
- Best Directorial Debut: Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express)
- Best Debut (Male): Lakshya Lalwani (Kill)
- Best Debut (Female): Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
Music and Technical Categories
- 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 Editing: Jabeen Merchant (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Cinematography: Rafey Mahmood (Kill)
- Best Special Effects: Red Chillies VFX (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
Lifetime Achievement and Special Honors
- Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Rakesh Roshan
