Mon Mar 10 03:54:17 UTC 2025: ## Laapataa Ladies Sweeps IIFA Awards, Kartik Aaryan Takes Best Actor

**Jaipur, India** – The 25th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards concluded in Jaipur with a spectacular ceremony celebrating the best in Bollywood and OTT cinema. Kiran Rao’s *Laapataa Ladies* dominated the night, winning an impressive ten awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Rao herself. Nitanshi Goel took home Best Actress for her performance in the film, while Ravi Kishan won Best Supporting Actor. The film also swept awards in several technical categories, including music, screenplay, and editing.

Kartik Aaryan won Best Actor for his role in *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3*. Other notable winners included Raghav Juyal for Best Villain in *Kill*, and Jubin Nautiyal and Shreya Ghoshal for Best Male and Female Singer respectively. Veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan received the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema award.

The ceremony, which spanned two days, also featured a star-studded lineup of performances from Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Kareena Kapoor. A particularly heartwarming moment saw a reunion on stage between Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, generating significant buzz online.

The IIFA Awards, celebrating its silver jubilee this year, successfully showcased the talent and artistry of Indian cinema. A full list of winners is available [link to full list].

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