The Silver Jubilee edition of the IIFA Awards took place on March 9, 2025, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, celebrating outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing multiple awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Kartik Aaryan was honoured with the Best Actor award for his performance in “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”.

This Hindi-language movie, which had its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last year, edged out “All We Imagine As Light” by Payal Kapadia. Kapadia’s film, initially viewed as the favourite following its critical success and Grand Jury Prize win at Cannes, lost out to Rao’s film in the Oscar race selection.

In a recent revelation that has sparked intrigue amongst Bollywood enthusiasts, filmmaker Kiran Rao, who was previously married to superstar Aamir Khan, shed light on the origins of their relationship. Rao disclosed that, contrary to popular belief, their romantic involvement did not commence during the filming of the iconic movie "Lagaan". Instead, it blossomed post-Aamir's divorce from his first wife, Reena Dutta.

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced their separation in July 2021, after 15 years of marriage. In a joint statement, they expressed their intention to continue their journey as co-parents and collaborators on various projects, emphasising their gratitude for the support of family and friends during their transition. 

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