IIFA 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Indian Cinema
A Night of Honors at IIFA 2025
On March 9, 2025, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrated the best in Indian cinema with a grand awards ceremony held in Jaipur. The event recognized numerous films and the talented stars who brought them to life, delighting audiences throughout the year. Among the notable winners, Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for his performance in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', while Nitanshi Goyal was honored as Best Actress for her role in 'Laapta Ladies'. The evening featured appearances from various stars, including Kunal Khemu and Raghav Juyal. Below is the complete list of award recipients.
Complete List of IIFA 2025 Winners
- Best Actor - Kartik Aaryan (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
- Best Actress - Nitanshi Goyal (Laapta Ladies)
- Best Picture - Laapta Ladies
- Best Director - Kiran Rao (Laapta Ladies)
- Best Actor (Negative Role) - Raghav Juyal (Kill)
- Best Supporting Actress - Janaki Bodiwala (Shaitan)
- Best Supporting Actor - Ravi Kishan (Laapta Ladies)
- Achievement in Indian Cinema Award - Rakesh Roshan
- Best Directorial Debut - Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express)
- Best Debut (Male) – Lakshya Lalwani (Kill)
- Best Debut (Female) - Pratibha Ranta (Laapta Ladies)
- Best Lyrics- Prashant Pandey (Sajni: Laapta Ladies)
- Best Music Director - Ram Sampath (Laapta Ladies)
- Best Singer (Male)- Jubin Nautiyal (Dua: Article 370)
- Best Singer (Female)- Shreya Ghoshal (Ami Jo Tomar 3.0: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
- Best Sound Design- Subhash Sahu, Bolo Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (Kill)
- Best Screenplay – Sneha Desai (Laapta Ladies)
- Best Dialogue – Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Monal Thakar (Article 370)
- Best Cinematography - Rafay Mahmood (Kill)
- Best Editing – Jabeen Merchant (Laapta Ladies)
- Best Choreography- Bosco (Tauba Tauba: Bad News)
- Best VFX – Red Chillies (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
Nitanshi Goyal's Remarkable Debut
Nitanshi Goyal made her Bollywood debut with 'Laapta Ladies', which has garnered significant acclaim. Her outstanding performance earned her the Best Actress award, marking a significant milestone in her career. Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, 'Laapta Ladies' stood out at the IIFA, winning a total of nine awards, the highest for any film this year.