Why is IIFA 2025 in Jaipur this time?
This year, IIFA Awards will be kickstart with a three -day program in Jaipur on 7 March. This year’s award ceremony will be hosted by actor Karthik Aryan and director-producer Karan Johar.

With the new year, a new IIFA comes. The International Indian Film Academy is fully prepared to celebrate 25 brilliant years of connecting Bollywood with the world. The enthusiasm around this milestone phenomenon kicked in style with a star-staded press conference held in Mumbai, which did not include Shah Rukh Khan, Karthik Aryan, Karan Johar and other luminaries in the film industry. This press meat set the tone that the ceremonies were promised to have an unforgettable year, which is the conclusion in an extraordinary chain of events.
Big disclosure: Jaipur IIFA hosts the first phase of 2025
While the IIFA awards have been traditionally held at international places, this year, the ceremonies are coming home in India, which begins with culturally rich and beautiful city of Jaipur. Yes, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IIFA will host the first phase of 2025 Gala. But why Jaipur, you can ask? This is part of all IIFA’s Silver Jubilee Celebration.
IIFA is returning to its roots in India to celebrate this important milestone. And this is not just one incident. Jaipur will mark the beginning of a large -scale celebration that will continue throughout India, eventually concluding in the city of London where IIFA trip started 25 years ago. This enthusiasm is clear because IIFA is planning to host three grand ceremonies not only in Indian cities, but throughout the year.
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Jaipur: Starts an unforgettable journey
The first phase of IIFA 2025 will be held from 7 to 9 March at JECC (Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center). This three -day gala will be packed with unforgettable events, performances and tribute to some of Bollywood’s biggest milestones. Here we can see further in the pink city:
Day 1 March 7: ‘The Journey of Woman in Cinema’ panel IIFA will kick with an inspiring session that focuses on the powerful role of women in cinema. Bollywood’s prestigious actress, Madhuri Dixit will join the Oscar winning producer Guniet Monga for a dynamic discussion on her experiences, challenges and victory in the film industry. Expect stories that will inspire and highlight the importance of empowering women in Indian cinema.
Day 2 March 8: Press Conference and Digital Awards. The second day will bring more enthusiasm with a press conference characterized by top Bollywood stars, followed by the inaugural edition of the IIFA Digital Awards. This new addition will recognize the contribution of the digital realm to Indian cinema, making all these digital materials to remember for the creators and fans.
Day 3 March 9: 50th anniversary celebrations of Shlay and IIFA Awards Night. On March 9, the Grand Finale of the IIFA ceremony in Jaipur will be marked, with a special screening of Sholay, one of the most prestigious films of Indian cinema, as it is completed 50 years. Legendary Castamitabh Bachchan and Dharmandravil are celebrated for their contribution to this cinematic work that has crossed generations. The day will conclude with the IIFA Awards Night, where Bollywood’s best talents will be honored for their extraordinary contribution in the industry.
A few days before IIFA’s Silver Jubilee festival came to light in Jaipur on 8th and 9 March, Jaideep Ahlawat and Srrishti Dixit Kota were seen discovering the beauty of Rajasthan! #IIFA2025 #RajasthanTourism #Iifajaipur@My Rajasthan @Kumaridiya @Rajcmo pic.twitter.com/8qwue8vrvsIIFA (@IIFA) March 4, 2025
IIFA’s 25 -year legacy
This year, as IIFA celebrates 25 years of excellence, the event promises to be much larger and more glamorous than ever. The ceremonies will continue to grow during 2025, from a magnificent press meeting in Mumbai to cultural extraordinaryness in Jaipur. After Jaipur, IIFA would start a journey in two more Indian cities, the year -long ceremony with London was closed in August, all of it began 25 years ago.
Fans can expect a luxurious lineup of performance, fashion and jaw leaving moments from their favorite stars. Shah Rukh Khan, who has been closely associated with IIFA for years, has also been taking the center as a host as a host, but as an artist, adds more enthusiasm to the already echoing event. Karthik Aryan will join Karan Johar as the host, making this year’s IIFA an ideal mix of experience and new energy.