Ananth Mahadevan had previously claimed that Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies was a copy of his 1999 film Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol.

Nitanshi Goel won the award for best actress while Raghav Juyal took home the trophy for best performance in a negative role

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, a low-budget indie film, outshined big-budget Bollywood flick Animal on Netflix. Despite lacking major stars, it gained massive success through word-of-mouth and festival acclaim.

"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 after accepting the trophy.

The 25th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, held this weekend in Jaipur, Rajasthan, was a spectacular celebration of Indian cinema. Leading the pack of winners was 'Laapataa Ladies,

The 25th IIFA Awards in Jaipur highlighted Indian cinema, with 'Laapataa Ladies' winning Best Picture. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film's acclaim extended to Nitanshi Goel winning Best Actress. The event also honored Rakesh Roshan for his lifelong contributions to cinema,

Acclaimed film Laapata Ladies, India's official entry at this year's Oscars, and comedy drama Panchayat scooped many of the main prizes at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards. After being held in Abu Dhabi for three consecutive years,

At the prestigious IIFA 2025 awards, actress Nitanshi Goel's journey from debutant to Best Actress in a Leading Role (Female) was nothing short of extraordinary. The actress, who made her debut in Kiran Rao's acclaimed film 'Laapataa Ladies',