The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2025 is the 25th edition of the Academy Awards held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on (8-9)th March 2025. The star-studded event was anchored by **Kartik Aaryan**, adding charm and energy to the night.
The evening belonged to *Laapataa Ladies*, which emerged as the biggest winner, bagging 10 awards, including Best Film and Best Director (Kiran Rao). The film’s critical and commercial success was reflected in its clean sweep at IIFA 2025.
In the acting categories, **Kartik Aaryan** won **Best Actor (Male) in a Lead Role** for his stellar performance, while young talent **Nitanshi Goel** clinched **Best Actor (Female) in a Lead Role**, marking a major milestone in her career.
The IIFA 2025 ceremony was filled with electrifying performances, heartfelt speeches, and emotional moments, making it a night to remember for Bollywood fans worldwide.
Full List of Winners IIFA 2025 Awards:
Best Picture: Laapataa Ladies
Best Actor (Male): Kartik Aaryan (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
Best Actress (Female): Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Director: Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Performance in a Negative Role: Raghav Juyal (Kill)
Best Supporting Actor (Male): Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Supporting Actress (Female): Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan)
Best Original Story: Biplab Goswami (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Adapted Story: Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, Anukriti Pandey (Merry Christmas)
Best Directorial Debut: 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 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 Screenplay: Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
Best Dialogue: 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 Special Effects: Red Chillies VFX (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Rakesh Roshan
Films with multiple awards
(10) Laapataa Ladies
(5) Kill
(3) Bhool Bhulaiyaa3
(2) Article 370
Films with multiple nominations
(9) Laapataa Ladies
(7) Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
(6) Stree 2 – Sarkate Ka Aatank
(5) Article 370
(4) Kill
(3) Jigra
(3) Maidaan
(3) Shaitaan
(2) Fighter
(2) Srikanth
(2) Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
