Buckle up, Bollywood buffs, because the IIFA Awards 2025 just dropped, and it’s giving us all the glitz, glam, and jaw-dropping moments we didn’t know we needed!
This year’s Silver Jubilee edition went down in Jaipur over the weekend (March 8-9), and let’s just say the pink city turned into a Bollywood wonderland.
From epic performances to major IIFA Awards 2025 Winners, here’s everything that had us screaming, “YASSS!” at the top of our lungs.
IIFA Awards 2025 Winners:
Laapataa Ladies is the Queen of the Night
Okay, can we get a standing ovation for Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies?
This social dramedy didn’t just show up—it DOMINATED, snagging a whopping 10 awards. Yup, you read that right—TEN!
The film took home heavy hitters like Best Picture, Best Direction (Kiran Rao, you legend), and Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female) for breakout star Nitanshi Goel.
Kartik Aaryan Brings the Bhool Bhulaiyaa Magic
Cue the fangirl screams because Kartik Aaryan just snagged Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male) for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3!
This man went from heartthrob to horror-comedy king, and the IIFA stage was basically his playground.
Oh, and did we mention he hosted the night alongside Karan Johar?
Talk about a multi-tasking icon.
Villains and Vibes: Raghav Juyal Steals the Show
Raise your hand if you’re shook because Raghav Juyal just won Best Performance in a Negative Role for Kill.
This dancer-turned-actor brought the chills, and now he’s got the trophy to prove it.
The Stage Was On FIRE
The awards weren’t just about the wins—Bollywood’s biggest stars turned up the heat with performances that had us glued to our screens.
Kareena Kapoor Khan paid a tear-jerking tribute to her grandpa Raj Kapoor (100 years of legacy, y’all!), while Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Nora Fatehi, and Kartik himself lit up the stage.
It was a full-on Bollywood extravaganza!
More Winners to Stan
- Best Directorial Debut: Kunal Kemmu for Madgaon Express—newbie director energy, and we’re here for it!
- Best Story (Adapted): Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, and Anukriti Pandey for Merry Christmas. Plot twists and trophies? Yes, please.
- Best Supporting Role (Male): Ravi Kishan in Laapataa Ladies—because every hero needs a legend by their side.
IIFA Awards 2025 Winners Full List
- Best Picture: Laapataa Ladies
- Best Direction: Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
- 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 (Male): Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan)
- Best Performance in a Negative Role: Raghav Juyal (Kill)
- Best Debut (Male): Lakshya Lalwani (Kill)
- Best Debut (Female): Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Directorial Debut: Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express)
- Best Story (Original): Kiran Rao, Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Story (Adapted): Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, Anukriti Pandey (Merry Christmas)
- Best Screenplay: Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Dialogues: Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Monal Thaakar (Article 370)
- Best Editing: Jabeen Merchant (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Cinematography: Rafey Mahmood (Kill)
- Best Choreography: Bosco-Caesar (Tauba Tauba from Bad Newz)
- Best Music Direction: 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 Sound Design: Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (Kill)
- Best Sound Mixing: Kill Team (Kill)
- Best Special Effects: Red Chillies VFX (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
- Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Rakesh Roshan
Why We’re Buzzing
This year’s IIFA wasn’t just an awards show—it was a celebration of storytelling, star power, and Bollywood’s unstoppable spirit.
Laapataa Ladies proved you don’t need a massive budget to win hearts (and awards), while Kartik Aaryan reminded us why he’s the internet’s boyfriend.
Plus, with Jaipur as the backdrop, the vibes were immaculate.
So, grab your popcorn, re-watch these winners, and let’s keep the IIFA 2025 hype alive.
Who were you rooting for? Spill the tea in the comments—we’re dying to know!
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