Lights, camera, Jaipur! The biggest Bollywood night of glamour and grandeur is back with glitz! The International Indian Film Academy Awards promises an electrifying celebration of its silver jubilee year in Jaipur from March 8 to 9, 2025. The Bollywood superstars celebrated 25 years of cinematic excellence at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre. The jaw-dropping performances of stars, nominations, and winners take the awards show to the next level.
If you think that last year’s IIFA Awards was a spectacular hit. Wait! Don’t decide until you see what is in the store in 2025!
Let’s welcome the glam of a houseful Bollywood star’s night with Vogue Vocal and enjoy excellence, performance, and entertainment.
Each year, the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) takes Bollywood beyond the borders to celebrate its cinematic excellence. But, in 2025, it returned to India with a royal twist. The Pink City – Jaipur was honored to host the IIFA Awards. Jaipur is the second Indian city hosting mega-events after Mumbai in the last 25 years. Don’t forget!
The IIFA award 2025 include the Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards and the NEXA IIFA Awards, both taking place in Jaipur.The Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards and the NEXA IIFA Awards are also included in the IIFA Awards 2025, both hosted in Jaipur. Another exciting highlight is the event’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the film Sholay, with a special screening at Jaipur’s Raj Mandir.
The red carpet of IIFA is no less than a fashion runway. Kareena dazzled in a reimagined 17-year-old Tarun Tahiliani corset saree, representing her timeless beauty. Shah Rukh Khan wore a Manish Malhotra custom all-black, an open-front jacket with wide-legged trousers and diamond jewelry. Kriti Sanon exuded glamour in a Mark Bumgarner outfit, featuring a seamless bodice, crooked cutouts paired with skirts with minimal makeup, and a wet hairstyle. Katrina Kaif wore a Bloom Fish Tail Lehenga. The blouse was made of colorful embroidered flowers, and the overall outfit was finished with gold sequins.
Shah Rukh Khan’s tribute to the Bollywood golden era with Madhuri Dixit leaves fans emotional. Katrina Kaif and Tiger Shroff delivered a power-packed dance performance. They tribute to action-packed tribute to legends like Govinda, Hrithik Roshan, and Shammi Kapoor. Further, Nora Fatehi’s unmatched stage presence was a tribute to Bollywood Divas. She performed on hit songs of iconic heroines Madhubala, Sridevi, and Rekha. After that, musical tribute legends live on!
Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, two powerhouse vocalists, perform an emotional medley of songs by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar, and Asha Bhosle. A.R. Rahman delivers a fusion of old and new Bollywood, making the night even more unforgettable.
The 25th IIFA Awards (International Indian Film Academy Awards) occurred on March 8-9,2025 at Jaipur. Vogue Vocal Compile nominations were announced on February 3, 2025, and the winners list won on March 9, 2025.
Best Film: Animal, Dunki, Jawan, Sam Bahadur, Fighter
Best Actor: Ranbir Kapoor (Animal), Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vicky Kaushal (Sam Bahadur), Varun Dhawan (Bhediya 2)
Best Actress: Alia Bhatt (Rocky Aur Rani), Deepika Padukone (Fighter), Kiara Advani (Satyaprem Ki Katha), Kriti Sanon (Crew)
Best Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal), Rajkumar Hirani (Dunki), Siddharth Anand (Fighter), Atlee (Jawan)
Best Supporting Actress: Tabu (Bholaa), Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway), Sanya Malhotra (Jawan), Kareena Kapoor (Crew)
Best Supporting Actor: Anil Kapoor (Animal), Vijay Sethupathi (Jawan), Pankaj Tripathi (OMG 2), Jaideep Ahlawat (Jaane Jaan)
Best Performance (Negative Role): Bobby Deol (Animal), Sanjay Dutt (Leo), Emraan Hashmi (Tiger 3), Arjun Rampal (Crakk)
Best film: Laapataa Ladies
Best Actor: Kartik Aaryan – Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Best Actress: Nitanshi Goel – Laapataa Ladies
Best Director: Kiran Rao – Laapataa Ladies
Best Supporting Actress: Janki Bodiwala – Shaitaan
Best Supporting Actor: Ravi Kishan – Laapataa Ladies
Best Performance in a Negative Role: Raghav Juyal – Kill
Best Lyricist: Prashant Pandey – “Sajni” – Laapataa Ladies
Best Male Playback Singer: Jubin Nautiyal – “Dua” – Article 3701
Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal – “Ami Je Tomar 3.0” – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
This year, 2025, IIFA paid a special and heartwarming tribute to Amitabh Bachchan. A special award was announced to honor his unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema. It was a lifetime achievement award, and the audience gave him a standing ovation. Big B’s lifetime journey and memories brought tears to many eyes. After that, the glamorous Hollywood night features an emotional segment. In this segment, the audience remembers the industry’s legendary artists that they lost in the past year.
These moments lit up social media, making IIFA 2025 a night to remember and highly discussed!
IIFA Awards is not just a night of award-giving. It’s a night of celebrating Indian cinema’s achievements and excellence and promoting new talent. This event was a royal celebration of the Bollywood era, heart and soul, at the historic place of Jaipur. From the red carpet and celebrities’ outfits to superstars’ live breathtaking performances, this night truly had it all!
As the lights dimmed and the stars said goodbye, one thing was sure—Bollywood controlled the global stage.
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