IIFA Awards 2025: ‘Laapataa Ladies’ shines as big winner; Kartik Aaryan, Lakshya bag top honours 

Jaipur: The 2025 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards turned out to be a memorable night, with ‘Laapataa Ladies’ emerging as the dominant force. Held in Jaipur on Sunday, the grand event celebrated the best of Bollywood, bringing together some of the biggest names in the industry.

The Silver Jubilee edition of IIFA saw a star-studded gathering, with celebrities such as Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar gracing the red carpet. After the Digital Awards on Saturday, the Film Awards took centre stage on Sunday, where ‘Laapataa Ladies’ secured a remarkable 10 awards. Kartik Aaryan also took home a major accolade, while the action-packed film ‘Kill’ was another big winner of the night.

Complete List of Winners at IIFA 2025La

• Best Actor (Male): Kartik Aaryan (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
• Best Actor (Female): Nitanshi Goyal (Laapataa Ladies)
• Best Director: Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
• Best Actor in a Negative Role: Raghav Juyal (Kill)
• Best Supporting Actress: Janaki Bodiwala (Shaitan)
• Best Supporting Actor: Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
• Best Original Story: Biplab Goswami (Laapataa Ladies)
• Best Adapted Story: Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, and Anukriti Pandey (Merry Christmas)
• Best Debut Director: Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express)
• Best Debut (Male): Lakshya Lalwani (Kill)
• Best Debut (Female): Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
• Best Music Director: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)
• Best Lyrics: Prashant Pandey (Sajni from Laapataa Ladies)
• Best Playback Singer (Male): Jubin Nautiyal (Dua from Article 370)
• Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal (Ami J Tomar from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
• Best Music Design: Subash Sahu, Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (Kill)
• Best Screenplay: Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
• Best Dialogues: Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Monal Thakar (Article 370)
• Best Editing: Jabeen Merchant (Laapataa Ladies)
• Best Cinematography: Rafi Mehmood (Kill)
• Best Choreography: Bosco-Caesar (Tauba from Bad News Tauba)
• Best Special Effects: Red Chillies VFX (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
• Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Rakesh Roshan

 

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Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Tribute Performance

Adding to the glamour, Kareena Kapoor Khan paid a heartfelt tribute to her legendary grandfather, Raj Kapoor, through a special performance. She was joined on stage by Bollywood icons including Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Nora Fatehi and Kartik Aaryan, making it an unforgettable spectacle for fans.

 

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The grand celebration of Indian cinema at IIFA 2025 concluded in Jaipur on 9th March, marking another year of excellence in Bollywood.