Jaipur hosted the grand 2025 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, marking its 25th anniversary with a star-studded event. The night witnessed the triumph of Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, which bagged ten prestigious awards, making it the biggest winner of the evening.

Among the major highlights, Kartik Aaryan won the Best Actor award for his performance in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, while Nitanshi Goel was honored with Best Actress for her role in Laapataa Ladies. Raghav Juyal received accolades for his menacing portrayal in Kill, earning the Best Performance in a Negative Role award.

Complete list of winners:

Major Awards:

Best Picture – 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 Direction – Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)

Best Performance In A Negative Role – Raghav Juyal (Kill)

Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Female) – Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan)

Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Male) – Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)

Writing and Technical Excellence:

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

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

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 Sound Design – Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (Kill)

Best Special Effects – Red Chillies VFX (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)

Music and Choreography:

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 Choreography – Bosco-Caesar (Tauba Tauba from Bad Newz)

Debut and Special Honors:

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

Memorable Moments

The evening was lit up with breathtaking performances by Bollywood stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Kareena Kapoor. A major highlight was Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor’s on-stage reunion, where they shared a heartfelt hug, setting social media abuzz.

With its grand celebration and dazzling winners, the IIFA Awards 2025 proved to be a remarkable night for Indian cinema.

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India’s Champions Trophy 2025 triumph was marked by jubilant celebrations, but a heartfelt moment between Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami’s mother has touched the hearts of millions. Following India’s emphatic four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at Dubai, Kohli’s warm gesture of touching Shami’s mother’s feet as a mark of respect has gone viral on social media.

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Ahead of the tournament, both Kohli, 36, and Shami, 34, had their fair share of scrutiny, but they silenced critics with stellar performances when it mattered the most.

Kohli emerged as India’s second-highest run-scorer in the tournament and the fifth overall. His crucial contributions included a century against Pakistan in the group stage and a match-winning 84-run knock in the semi-final against Australia. This victory added another feather to Kohli’s cap, making it his fourth major ICC title and second Champions Trophy win.

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Following the heartbreak of the 2023 World Cup final, India has bounced back in remarkable fashion, clinching two ICC trophies in succession— the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Champions Trophy 2025. With an impressive record of 23 wins in their last 24 ICC matches, India has reaffirmed its dominance on the global stage.