The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards are set to make history as they choose the magnificent city of Jaipur as their stage for the 2025 ceremony. This prestigious event, celebrating the best of Indian cinema, promises to be a spectacular showcase of talent, creativity, and cultural excellence. With the charismatic Kartik Aaryan taking the helm as host, the 2025 edition is poised to elevate the IIFA experience to unprecedented heights.
In a groundbreaking addition to the traditional festivities, the Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards Co-Presented By NEXA will debut on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. This innovative segment recognizes the revolutionary impact of OTT platforms and digital entertainment, reflecting IIFA’s commitment to embracing the evolving landscape of Indian entertainment. The main awards ceremony will follow on Sunday, March 9th, promising a night of unparalleled glamour and celebration.
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Main Ceremony Date | Sunday, March 9th, 2025 |
| Digital Awards Date | Saturday, March 8th, 2025 |
| Location | Jaipur, India |
| Host | Kartik Aaryan |
| Voting Status | Started |
| Nominations Status | Announced |
Voting Information
The voting process for IIFA Awards 2025 will be conducted through the official IIFA website. Currently, the voting period has not commenced. Once initiated, registered users will be able to cast their votes for their favorite artists and films across various categories.
Nominations
The nominations for IIFA Awards 2025 has now officially announced.
Best Picture
- Laapataa Ladies (Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Jyoti Deshpande)
- Kill (Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Achin Jain)
- Article 370 (Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar)
- Stree 2 (Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande)
- Shaitaan (Jyoti Deshpande, Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Pathak, Kumar Mangat Pathak)
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Murad Khetani)
Best Direction
- Kiran Rao – Laapataa Ladies
- Nikhil Nagesh Bhat – Kill
- Amar Kaushik – Stree 2
- Siddharth Anand – Fighter
- Aditya Suhas Jhambale – Article 370
- Anees Bazmee – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female)
- Nitanshi Goel – Laapataa Ladies
- Alia Bhatt – Jigra
- Yami Gautam – Article 370
- Katrina Kaif – Merry Christmas
- Shraddha Kapoor – Stree 2
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male)
- Sparsh Shrivastava – Laapataa Ladies
- Rajkummar Rao – Srikanth
- Kartik Aaryan – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
- Abhishek A Bachchan – I Want To Talk
- Ajay Devgn – Maidaan
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female)
- Chhaya Kadam – Laapataa Ladies
- Vidya Balan – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
- Janki Bodiwala – Shaitaan
- Priyamani – Article 370
- Jyotika – Srikanth
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male)
- Ravi Kishan – Laapataa Ladies
- Abhishek Banerjee – Stree 2
- Fardeen Khan – Khel Khel Mein
- Rajpal Yadav – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
- Manoj Pahwa – Jigra
Performance in a Negative Role
- Raghav Juyal – Kill
- Madhavan – Shaitaan
- Gajraj Rao – Maidaan
- Vivek Gomber – Jigra
- Arjun Kapoor – Singham Again
Music Direction
- Ram Sampath – Laapataa Ladies
- Sachin-Jigar – Stree 2
- Sachin-Jigar, Tanishk Bagchi, Mitraz, Raghav, Talwiinder, Nds, Mc Square – Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
- A.R. Rahman – Maidaan
- Pritam, Lijo George, Sachet-Parampara, Dj Chetas, Adiya Rikhari, Tanishk Bagchi, Amaal Malik – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Best Playback Singer (Male)
- Arijit Singh – “Sajni” (Laapataa Ladies)
- Karan Aujla – “Tauba Tauba” (Bad Newz)
- Diljit Dosanjh, Baadshah – “Naina” (Crew)
- Jubin Nautiyal – “Dua” (Article 370)
- Mitraz – “Akhiyaan Gulaab” (Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
- Madhubanti Baghchi – “Aaj ki Raat” (Stree 2)
- Shreya Ghoshal – “Ami Je Tomar 3.O” (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
- Shreya Ghoshal – “Dheeme Dheeme” (Laapataa Ladies)
- Rekha Bhardwaj – “Nikat” (Kill)
- Shilpa Rao – “Ishq Jaisa Kuch” (Fighter)
The IIFA Awards 2025 stands as a testament to the global impact of Indian cinema, bringing together the industry’s finest talents in the historic city of Jaipur. With its expansion into digital entertainment recognition and the promise of a dazzling celebration, this year’s ceremony is set to be an unforgettable milestone in IIFA’s illustrious journey. As we await the nominations and the commencement of voting, the anticipation continues to build for what promises to be an extraordinary celebration of Indian cinema’s achievements.
