IIFA 2025 kicks off in Jaipur on March 8 with digital awards

The 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) ceremony is scheduled for March 8, 2025, in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards, co-presented by NEXA, will commence on March 8, celebrating the creative talent in OTT and digital entertainment.

Grand Finale on March 9

The IIFA grand finale is scheduled for March 9, 2025, to honor cinema stars and celebrate the global influence of Indian cinema. Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, actor Kartik Aaryan, and Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari were present at a press conference in Mumbai to inaugurate the 25th edition of IIFA, accompanied by Andre Timmins, Viraf Sarkar, and Sabbas Joseph.

Kartik Aaryan to host IIFA Awards

Superstar Kartik Aaryan will be hosting the IIFA Awards at the 25th edition of IIFA this year. Expressing his delight to host the 25th edition of the event, Superstar Kartik Aaryan said, "I am excited to commemorate the worldwide success of Indian cinema in the lively city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, as I have the privilege to host IIFA's landmark 25th anniversary celebrations this March. This is what I have been eagerly anticipating and it's the ideal way to kick off 2025."