The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) is a prestigious global celebration of Indian cinema, established in 2000 by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. It aims to honor artistic and technical excellence in Bollywood and promote Indian films on an international platform. Unlike traditional award ceremonies held in India, IIFA travels to different countries each year, serving as a cultural bridge and showcasing the global appeal of Indian cinema.
The glamorous event includes a three-day extravaganza featuring music concerts, fashion shows, press interactions, and the main awards night. IIFA has been hosted in cities such as London, Dubai, Bangkok, and Madrid, drawing global media attention and fanfare. It brings together top stars, filmmakers, and international dignitaries, reflecting the industry’s global reach and influence.
IIFA not only recognizes cinematic excellence but also fosters international collaboration and enhances India’s cultural diplomacy through the universal language of film.
IIFA AWARDS 2025: WINNERS LIST
| Category | Winner |
| Best Picture | Laapataa Ladies |
| Best Direction | Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Story (Original) – Popular | 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 Actor (Male) | Kartik Aaryan (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3) |
| Best Actor (Female) | Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Supporting Actor (Female) | Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan) |
| Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Negative Role | Raghav Juyal (Kill) |
| Best Directorial Debut | Kunal Kemmu (Madgaon Express) |
| Best Debut (Male) | Lakshya Lalwani (Kill) |
| Best Debut (Female) | Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Music Director | Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Lyrics | Prashant Pandey (“Sajni” – Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Singer (Male) | Jubin Nautiyal (“Dua” – Article 370) |
| Best Singer (Female) | Shreya Ghoshal (“Ami Je Tomar 3.0” – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3) |
| Best Choreography | Bosco-Caesar (“Tauba Tauba” – Bad Newz) |
| Best Sound Design | Subash Sahoo, Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (Kill) |
| Best Editing | Jabeen Merchant (Laapataa Ladies) |
| Best Cinematography | Rafey Mahmood (Kill) |
| Best Special Effects | Red Chillies VFX (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3) |
| Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema | Rakesh Roshan |
