Actress Avneet Kaur has once again found herself at the center of dating rumors, this time linked with Indian cricketer Shubman Gill. The speculation gained traction after Avneet shared pictures from Dubai, where she attended the India vs Australia ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.

Avneet Kaur’s Dubai connection to Shubman Gill

The actress was seen enjoying the thrilling semi-final match in Dubai, sporting a light-blue shirt paired with cream baggy pants. Fans quickly speculated about her presence at the match, questioning if she was there to support Shubman Gill.

On Instagram, Avneet shared a post with the caption, “INDIAAAA INDIAAAA. Are you watching the match?” which further fueled the rumors. The comment section was flooded with fans linking her to the Indian cricketer.

Celebrating India’s Champions Trophy victory

Avneet continued to cheer for Team India during the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, as seen in her Instagram Stories. She posted a picture from the Dubai International Stadium with the caption, “Let’s go team India,” adding red heart and heart-eye emojis.

During a tense moment in the match, when India needed 44 runs off 39 balls, Avneet shared a Boomerang of the game, showing her excitement. After India secured a 4-wicket victory, she posted a video of Rohit Sharma and the team celebrating on the field, accompanied by crying emojis, possibly reflecting her overwhelming emotions over India’s win.

What’s next for Avneet Kaur?

Apart from her rumored personal life, Avneet Kaur is making strides in her career. She is set to star in Love in Vietnam, a film that marks an India-Vietnam collaboration. Directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi, the film was announced at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The movie also features Shantanu Maheshwari and Vietnamese actress Kha Ngan in pivotal roles.

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.

The IIFA 2025 festivities commenced in Jaipur on Saturday, showcasing the best in OTT content as awards were presented. Notably, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix emerged as the top winners, with their acclaimed shows, “Panchayat” and the film “Amar Singh Chamkila,” securing multiple accolades.

The event has already been the talk of the town, highlighted by a star-studded presence including Shah Rukh Khan’s grand welcome, Madhuri Dixit’s dazzling performance, and Kareena Kapoor Khan leaving the venue with her children.

Among the highlighted winners at the IIFA Digital Awards, Kriti Sanon accepted the Best Actress award for her exceptional role in “Do Patti.” Here’s a detailed look at the list of winners:

Film Category:

• Best Film: “Amar Singh Chamkila”
• Performance in a Leading Role, Female: Kriti Sanon for “Do Patti”
• Performance in a Leading Role, Male: Vikrant Massey for “Sector 36”
• Best Direction: Imtiaz Ali for “Amar Singh Chamkila”
• Performance in a Supporting Role, Female: Anupriya Goenka for “Berlin”
• Performance in a Supporting Role, Male: Deepak Dobriyal for “Sector 36”
• Best Story Original: Kanika Dhillon for “Do Patti”

Series Category:

• Best Series: “Panchayat Season 3”
• Performance in a Leading Role, Female: Shreya Chaudhry for “Bandish Bandits Season 2”
• Performance in a Leading Role, Male: Jitendra Kumar for “Panchayat Season 3”
• Direction: Deepak Kumar Mishra for “Panchayat Season 3”
• Performance in a Supporting Role, Female: Sanjeeda Shaikh for “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar”
• Performance in a Supporting Role, Male: Faisal Malik for “Panchayat Season 3”
• Best Story Original (Series): “Kota Factory Season 3”

In the miscellaneous categories, winners included “Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives” for Best Reality Series and “Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous” for Best Docuseries. The Best Title Track was awarded to Anurag Saikia for “Ishq Hai” from “Mismatched Season 3.”

Looking ahead, the grand IIFA Awards Night on March 9 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic film “Sholay” with a special screening at the renowned Raj Mandir Cinema. MMA champion Anthony Pettis will make a guest appearance, while Kartik Aaryan hosts the evening. Kareena Kapoor Khan will perform and honor her grandfather, legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor, at this milestone event.