IIFA shines in Jaipur: A grand two-day Silver Jubilee celebration of IIFA 2025, featuring memorable awards and historic moments
By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada & Baljeet Singh Bhasin
Jaipur, Rajasthan –The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrated its historic 25th Silver Jubilee edition with grandeur in Jaipur, Rajasthan, bringing together the biggest names in Indian cinema and digital entertainment. This star-studded event not only honored the excellence of Indian cinema but also introduced a new era of digital brilliance with the Sobha Realty Presents IIFA Digital Awards, Co-Presented by NEXA.
With the majestic backdrop of Jaipur, the event witnessed a fusion of cinematic excellence, digital storytelling, and technological innovation. Over three spectacular days, IIFA 2025 became the epicenter of entertainment, hosting prestigious awards, power-packed performances, and industry-leading discussions.
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A Night Honoring Digital Excellence: The Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards
The Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards paid tribute to the booming OTT and digital entertainment landscape, where storytelling met innovation. Celebrating the finest achievements in digital content, the awards recognized outstanding contributions across multiple categories. Here are the winners of IIFA Digital Awards 2025:
Best Film
Winner: Amar Singh Chamkila (Mohit Choudhary, Select Media, Saregama, Netflix)
Best Direction
Winner: Imtiaz Ali (Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female)
Winner: Kriti Sanon (Do Patti)
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male)
Winner: Vikrant Massey (Sector 36)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female)
Winner: Anupriya Goenka (Berlin)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male)
Winner: Deepak Dobriyal (Sector 36)
Best Original Story
Winner: Kanika Dhillon (Do Patti)
Best Series
Winner: Panchayat Season 3 (TVF, Prime Video)
Best Direction (Series)
Winner: Deepak Kumar Mishra (Panchayat Season 3)
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female – Series)
Winner: Shreya Chaudhary (Bandish Bandits Season 2)
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male – Series)
Winner: Jitendra Kumar (Panchayat Season 3)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female – Series)
Winner: Sanjeeda Sheikh (Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male – Series)
Winner: Faisal Malik (Panchayat Season 3)
Best Original Story (Series)
Winner: Puneet Batra, Arunabh Kumar (Kota Factory Season 3)
Best Docuseries/DocuFilm
Winner: Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous (Sikhya Entertainment, Netflix)
Best Reality or Best Non-Scripted Series
Winner: Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives (Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Aneesha Baig, Manu Maharshi, Netflix)
Best Title Track (Series/Show/Film/Documentary) – Music
Winner: Ishq Hai (Mismatched Season 3 – Anurag Saikia)
Each winner exemplified the transformative power of digital storytelling, elevating Indian entertainment to global standards.
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Star-Studded Hosts and Performances Light Up the Night
The evening was dynamically hosted by Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana, who brought wit, energy, and charm to the stage. Their camaraderie and engaging presence added excitement to an already electrifying event.
The entertainment quotient soared with mesmerizing live performances:
• Nora Fatehi stunned with her electrifying dance moves.
• Shreya Ghoshal captivated hearts with her soulful melodies.
• Sachin-Jigar, the celebrated music composer duo, made a dazzling IIFA debut.
• Mika Singh delivered an energy-packed performance, electrifying the crowd.
