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The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Bengaluru Habba, IIFA to be held in December or January
Bengaluru Habba and the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) will be held in Bengaluru in December 2025 or January 2026, announced Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday. After holding a meeting with the representatives of Bengaluru Habba and IIFA, Mr. Shivakumar said, 'We discussed with the organisers about conducting Bengaluru Habba and IIFA awards ceremony in Bengaluru in December or January. We would like to highlight Bengaluru's culture with this festival.' The Minister said he had asked the organisers to hold the events in those months as Dasara celebrations would be on in the State in October. He added, 'The IIFA event also had a fashion show in the Telangana edition, but we will not include that here. Over the last few years, Sandalwood has reached bigger heights than Bollywood. We would like to support the industry by hosting such events.' 'This is a good opportunity to showcase our culture to international guests. The organisers were of the opinion that Bengaluru is the best location for such events apart from Mumbai,' he said.
Khaleej Times
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
IIFA 2025: Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif, Karan Johar walk the green carpet
They attended the silver jubilee edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards, in Jaipur on March 9
Khaleej Times
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
IIFA 2025: Drones illuminate Jaipur sky with SRK's signature pose
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA 2025), which was held in Jaipur, concluded on a magical note courtesy of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. He showed up on the stage in style and left everyone awestruck with his performance on tracks ranging from Chaiyya Chaiyya and Lungi Dance to Jhoome Jo Pathaan, and Shava Shava among others. To make the night more memorable and nostalgic for the audience in Jaipur, he also shook a leg with his Dil To Pagal Hai co-star Madhuri Dixit Nene. The duo relived their old days by grooving to Koi Ladki Hai from the 1997 hit Dil To Pagal Hai, evoking cheers from the crowd. His entry was as grand as ever. Right before he appeared on the stage, several drones lit up the sky in Jaipur, taking the shape of Shah Rukh Khan's name, his signature pose, and a crown. Before hitting the stage, Shah Rukh made an appearance on the green carpet. Dressed in a sleek all-black outfit, he was seen greeting paparazzi and fans. While walking the green carpet, he also bumped into singer Shreya Ghoshal. The two shared a hug and posed for the cameras.
The Independent
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
India's official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show
The film that was submitted as India's official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in the country's film industry. Director Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed 'Laapataa Ladies' — renamed 'Lost Ladies' for its Oscar campaign — emerged as the biggest winner at the 2025 IIFA Awards, bagging 10 wins, including best picture and best direction. The 2023 comedy is about two veiled brides who are accidentally swapped during a train ride, and tackles issues of patriarchy and gender roles, a shift from decades of male-centered mainstream Indian movies. 'It's a rare privilege to win an award for a film like 'Laapataa Ladies.' It's been a wonderful night. It's a rare privilege to make a film like this,' Rao said in her acceptance speech. Rao's film — a rare departure from most Bollywood films, which typically feature song-and-dance routines, violence and melodrama — also won in categories for best story, best screenplay and best actress in a leading role. The annual ceremony of IIFA began in the western city of Jaipur on Saturday and concluded Sunday. Indian cinema's most recognizable names took part in the glitzy event and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actor Shahid Kapoor were among those who performed at the ceremony. The event was hosted by veteran director and producer Karan Johar and actor Kartik Aaryan. The awards show also presents an opportunity for Indian celebrities to showcase their fashion, and this year was no exception. Notable figures such as Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor Khan displayed their fashion choices on the green carpet.
Arab News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
India's official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show
JAIPUR: The film that was submitted as India's official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in the country's film Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed 'Laapataa Ladies' — renamed 'Lost Ladies' for its Oscar campaign — emerged as the biggest winner at the 2025 IIFA Awards, bagging 10 wins, including best picture and best 2023 comedy is about two veiled brides who are accidentally swapped during a train ride, and tackles issues of patriarchy and gender roles, a shift from decades of male-centered mainstream Indian movies.'It's a rare privilege to win an award for a film like 'Laapataa Ladies.' It's been a wonderful night. It's a rare privilege to make a film like this,' Rao said in her acceptance film — a rare departure from most Bollywood films, which typically feature song-and-dance routines, violence and melodrama — also won in categories for best story, best screenplay and best actress in a leading annual ceremony of IIFA began in the western city of Jaipur on Saturday and concluded cinema's most recognizable names took part in the glitzy event and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actor Shahid Kapoor were among those who performed at the ceremony. The event was hosted by veteran director and producer Karan Johar and actor Kartik awards show also presents an opportunity for Indian celebrities to showcase their fashion, and this year was no exception. Notable figures such as Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor Khan displayed their fashion choices on the green carpet.
