The evening also honoured the legendary Rakesh Roshan with the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Award, a recognition for his significant contributions to the film industry
Our Bureau
Jaipur
The 25th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, held this weekend in Jaipur, Rajasthan, was a spectacular celebration of Indian cinema. Leading the pack of winners was ‘Laapataa Ladies,’ which captivated audiences and critics alike with its heartfelt storytelling and standout performances.
The film, directed by Kiran Rao, was awarded the coveted Best Picture trophy, marking a remarkable achievement for the team behind it. Nitanshi Goel was named Best Actress for her exceptional portrayal of Phool Kumari in ‘Laapataa Ladies.’
Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for his role in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’. In the Best Director category, Kiran Rao’s visionary work in ‘Laapataa Ladies’ was recognized with the award.
Other notable winners included Raghav Juyal, who won the Best Performance in a Negative Role for his portrayal in ‘Kill’, and Ravi Kishan, who took home the Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) for his role in ‘Laapataa Ladies’.
The evening also honoured the legendary Rakesh Roshan with the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Award, a recognition for his significant contributions to the film industry over the years.
The IIFA 2025 in Jaipur, concluded on a magical note, courtesy of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. He showed up on the stage in style and left everyone awestruck with his performance on his blockbuster tracks ranging from ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’, ‘Lungi Dance’, ”Jhoome Jo Pathaan’, and ‘Shava Shava’ among others.
To make the night more memorable and nostalgic for the audience in Jaipur, he also shook a leg with his ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ co-star Madhuri Dixit Nene.
The duo relived their old days by grooving to ‘Koi Ladki Hai’ song from the 1997 hit ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, evoking loud cheer, whistles and non-stop claps from the spectators. His presence brought smiles to the faces of thousands of fans who waited for hours just to catch his glimpse, proving once again why he is called the ‘King Khan’.
Shah Rukh performing under the moonlight definitely added ‘chaar chand’ to the IIFA 2025 mehfil. And in no time, visuals from his performance went viral.
His entry was as grand as ever. Right before he appeared on the stage, several drones lit up the sky in Jaipur as they made the formations of Shah Rukh Khan’s name, his signature pose and the king’s crown.
Also, prior to hitting the stage, Shah Rukh made a dashing appearance on the green carpet.
Dressed in a sleek all-black outfit, Shah Rukh was seen greeting the paparazzi and fans with “Adaab.”
While walking the green carpet, he also bumped into singer Shreya Ghoshal. The two shared a warm hug and posed for the cameras, leaving fans delighted with their sweet interaction.
IIFA 2025 has wrapped up but the 25th edition of the award show will always be cherished by cinema buffs for many reasons and one of them is for sure Shah Rukh’s remarkable performance.
The IIFA Digital Awards, which took place on March 8, saw major wins for Kriti Sanon, Jitendra Kumar, ‘Panchayat 3’, and ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’.
The main IIFA Awards night, hosted by Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar, kicked off on March 9. The awards show also featured a performance by Kareena Kapoor Khan to pay tribute to her legendary grandfather, filmmaker Raj Kapoor.
And the winners are
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 (Male) – Ravi Kishan (‘Laapataa Ladies’)
Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Female) – Janki Bodiwala (‘Shaitaan’)
Best Story (Original) In The Popular Category – Biplab Goswami (‘Laapataa Ladies’)
Best Story (Adapted) – Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, and Anukriti Pandey (‘Merry Christmas’)
Best Directorial Debut – Kunal Kemmu (‘Madgaon Express’)
Best Music Director – Ram Sampath (‘Laapataa Ladies’)
Best Lyrics – Prashant Pandey (‘Sajni’ from ‘Laapataa Ladies’)
Best Singer (Female) – Shreya Ghoshal (‘Ami Je Tomar 3.0’ from ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’)
Best Singer (Male) – Jubin Nautiyal (‘Dua’ from ‘Article 370’)
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’)
