The IIFA 2025 awards ceremony, held in Jaipur, India, on March 8th and 9th, celebrated some of the industry's top performers. Kiran Rao's film, ‘Lapta Ladies’, dominated this year's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.
Entertainment Desk: Kiran Rao's ‘Lapta Ladies’ was the undisputed champion at this year's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards. The film was selected as the Best Film and also won several other prestigious awards, including Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. ‘Lapta Ladies’ secured a total of nine awards, making it the most talked-about film of the awards night.
‘Lapta Ladies’ Award Wins (9 Categories)
1. Best Film - ‘Lapta Ladies’
2. Best Actress - Nitanshi Goyal (‘Lapta Ladies’)
3. Best Director - Kiran Rao (‘Lapta Ladies’)
4. Best Debut Actress - Pratibha Ranta (‘Lapta Ladies’)
5. Best Supporting Actor - Ravi Kishan (‘Lapta Ladies’)
6. Best Music Director - Sampat Rai (‘Lapta Ladies’)
7. Best Lyricist - Prashant Pandey (Song - ‘Sajani Re’, ‘Lapta Ladies’)
8. Best Editing - Javin Merchant (‘Lapta Ladies’)
9. Best Screenplay - Sneha Desai (‘Lapta Ladies’)
Other Award Winners
Beyond ‘Lapta Ladies’, other films and artists were recognized for their outstanding performances.
• Best Actor: Kartik Aaryan (‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’)
• Best Debut Actor: Laksh Lalwani (‘Kill’)
• Best Supporting Actress: Jankee Bordiwala (‘Shaitan’)
• Best Villain: Raghav Juyal (‘Kill’)
• Best Debut Director: Kunal Khemu (‘Madgaon Express’)
• Best Male Playback Singer: Jubin Nautiyal (‘Dua’ - ‘Article 370’)
• Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal (‘Mere Dholna’ - ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’)
• Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Rakesh Roshan
• Best Choreography: Bosco-Caesar (‘Bad News’ - ‘Tauba Tauba’)
• Best VFX: Red Chillies VFX (‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’)
• Best Sound Design: Subhas Sahu, Bolo Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (‘Kill’)
• Best Dialogue: Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambal, Monal Thakur (‘Article 370’)
• Best Cinematography: Rafi Mahmud (‘Kill’)
‘Lapta Ladies’ Oscar Nomination
‘Lapta Ladies’, produced under the Aamir Khan Productions banner, featured outstanding performances by Nitanshi Goyal, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, Chhaya Kadam, Ravi Kishan, and Satendra Soni. Released in 2023 on a budget of 4-5 crore rupees, the film achieved phenomenal box office success, grossing 26.26 crore rupees.
Its compelling story and exceptional direction earned it an Oscar nomination in 2024. While it didn't win the Oscar, its triumph at IIFA 2025 marks a significant achievement.
‘Lapta Ladies’ Historic Victory at IIFA 2025
The extraordinary performance of ‘Lapta Ladies’ at IIFA 2025 has cemented its place among Bollywood's most talked-about films. Its nine award wins prove that a compelling story, excellent direction, and superb acting can create an award-winning cinematic experience.
