IIFA AWARDS: 2025

The 25th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards took place from March 8 to 9, 2025, at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre in Jaipur, India. This silver jubilee edition commemorated 25 years of honoring excellence in Indian cinema.
25वें अंतर्राष्ट्रीय भारतीय फिल्म अकादमी (IIFA) पुरस्कार समारोह का आयोजन 8 से 9 मार्च, 2025 तक जयपुर, भारत के जयपुर प्रदर्शनी एवं सम्मेलन केंद्र में किया गया। इस रजत जयंती समारोह में भारतीय सिनेमा में उत्कृष्टता के सम्मान के 25 वर्ष पूरे होने का जश्न मनाया गया।IIFA AWARDS: 2025

The film “Laapataa Ladies,” directed by Kiran Rao, emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing 10 awards, including:
किरण राव द्वारा निर्देशित फिल्म “लापता लेडीज़” रात की सबसे बड़ी विजेता बनकर उभरी, जिसने 10 पुरस्कार हासिल किए, जिनमें शामिल हैं:

Best Picture: “Laapataa Ladies”
Best Director: Kiran Rao for “Laapataa Ladies”
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Nitanshi Goel for “Laapataa Ladies”
Best Supporting Actor: Ravi Kishan for “Laapataa Ladies”
Best Story (Original): Biplab Goswami for “Laapataa Ladies”
Best Screenplay: Sneha Desai for “Laapataa Ladies”
Best Editing: Jabeen Merchant for “Laapataa Ladies”
Best Music Director: Ram Sampath for “Laapataa Ladies”

The film, originally titled “Lost Ladies” for its Oscar campaign, is a 2023 comedy that addresses issues of patriarchy and gender roles through the story of two veiled brides accidentally swapped during a train ride.
ऑस्कर अभियान के लिए मूल रूप से “लॉस्ट लेडीज़” शीर्षक वाली यह फिल्म 2023 की एक कॉमेडी है, जो ट्रेन की सवारी के दौरान गलती से बदली गई दो घूंघट वाली दुल्हनों की कहानी के माध्यम से पितृसत्ता और लैंगिक भूमिकाओं के मुद्दों को संबोधित करती है।

Other notable winners included:

Best Actor in a Leading Role: Kartik Aaryan for his performance in “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”
Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal for “Ami Je Tomar 3.0” from “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”
Best Story (Adapted): Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, and Anukriti Pandey for “Merry Christmas”

The event was hosted by Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan and featured performances from Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor. Celebrities like Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, and Kareena Kapoor Khan showcased glamorous fashion on the green carpet.

History of the IIFA Awards (International Indian Film Academy Awards)

The IIFA Awards were established in 2000 by Wizcraft International Entertainment to honor excellence in Indian cinema on a global stage. Unlike other Bollywood award shows, IIFA is unique because it is hosted in different countries each year, promoting Indian cinema worldwide.

Key Milestones in IIFA History

2000s: The Beginning

2000 – First-ever IIFA Awards held at the Millennium Dome, London.
2001 – Moved to Sun City, South Africa, expanding its global reach.
2004 – Hosted in Singapore, gaining huge popularity across Southeast Asia.
2007 – IIFA Green Carpet replaced the traditional red carpet, emphasizing eco-friendliness.

2010s: Growing Prestige

2011 – First time in North America, hosted in Toronto, Canada with massive success.
2014 – Hosted in Tampa Bay, USA, further expanding Bollywood’s presence in the West.
2017 – IIFA went to New York, USA, marking one of its most star-studded events.

2020s: Modern Era & Challenges

2020 – Event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022 – Resumed in Abu Dhabi, UAE, after a pandemic break.
2025 – 25th Silver Jubilee edition was hosted in Jaipur, India, for the first time.