IIFA Awards 2025: 'Laapataa Ladies' Dominates, Shah Rukh-Madhuri Reunite, and Kareena-Shahid’s Moment Goes Viral

Bollywood’s biggest stars descended upon Jaipur for the 25th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, turning the city into a hub of glitz, glamour, and grand celebration. The Silver Jubilee edition of IIFA was a spectacle of nostalgia and new triumphs, as legendary reunions, powerful performances, and industry-defining wins shaped the two-day event.

The biggest headline of the night was the much-awaited reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit, who transported fans straight back to the ‘90s with a performance to Dil To Pagal Hai’s timeless soundtrack. Kareena Kapoor Khan’s tribute to her grandfather, the legendary Raj Kapoor, garnered praise. Her performance of his iconic songs was both heartfelt and electrifying, but what truly stole the show was her surprise moment with ex-boyfriend Shahid Kapoor—sending fans into a frenzy and dominating online discussions.

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The awards night was hosted by Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar, a duo that kept the energy high with their sharp wit and entertaining camaraderie. Meanwhile, Shreya Ghoshal, who won Best Singer (Female) for "Ami Je Tomar 3.0", mesmerised the audience by performing the song live.

On the awards front, it was Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies that emerged as the undisputed winner, sweeping 10 awards, including Best Film and Best Director. Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, while Kill also had a strong showing with multiple wins.

Kiran Rao wins for 'Laapataa Ladies'

Here is the Complete List of Winners:

Film Category:

Best Film: Laapataa Ladies

Best Director: 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 (Female): Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan)

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)

Best Performance in a Negative Role: Raghav Juyal (Kill)

Best Story (Original): Biplab Goswami (Laapataa Ladies)

Best Story (Adapted): Merry Christmas (Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, Anukriti Pandey)

Nitanshi Goel wins for '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 Music Director: Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)

Best Lyrics: Prashant Pandey (Sajni from Laapataa Ladies)

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)

Best Directorial Debut: Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express)

Best Debut (Male): Lakshya Lalwani (Kill)

Best Debut (Female): Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)

Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Rakesh Roshan

Shreya Ghoshal wins for "Ami Je Tomar 3.0"

Before the grand film awards night, the IIFA Digital Awards on Saturday celebrated the best in streaming content, with Panchayat and Amar Singh Chamkila emerging as the biggest winners in the OTT category.

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OTT Category:

Best Film: Amar Singh Chamkila

Best Series: Panchayat Season 3

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male – Film): Vikrant Massey (Sector 36)

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female – Film): Kriti Sanon (Do Patti)

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male – Series): Jitendra Kumar (Panchayat Season 3)

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female – Series): Shreya Chaudhry (Bandish Bandits Season 2)

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female – Film): Anupriya Goenka (Berlin)

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male – Film): Deepak Dobriyal (Sector 36)

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female – Series): Sanjeeda Shaikh (Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar)

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male – Series): Faisal Malik (Panchayat Season 3)

Kriti Sanon wins for 'Do Patti'

Best Direction (Film): Imtiaz Ali (Amar Singh Chamkila)

Best Direction (Series): Deepak Kumar Mishra (Panchayat Season 3)

Best Story Original (Film): Kanika Dhillon (Do Patti)

Best Story Original (Series): Kota Factory Season 3

Best Reality or Non-Scripted Series: Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives

Best Docuseries/Docu Film: Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous

Best Title Track: Anurag Saikia (Ishq Hai from Mismatched Season 3)