IIFA 2025: Rakesh Roshan to Receive Prestigious Award

Veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan is set to be honored with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema’ award at the IIFA 2025. The recognition celebrates his immense contributions to Indian cinema as a director, producer, and actor. The grand event will take place on March 8-9, 2025, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, marking IIFA’s 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee celebrations).

Key Highlights

Rakesh Roshan’s Reaction to the Award

• Expressed gratitude and excitement, calling it “incredibly special.”
• Acknowledged IIFA’s role in celebrating cinematic excellence.
• Feels immense pride to receive the award as IIFA marks 25 years.
• Appreciates IIFA’s contribution to promoting Indian talent globally.

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Rakesh Roshan’s Long-standing Association with IIFA

• Present since IIFA’s inaugural event in 2000.
• Witnessed IIFA’s growth into a globally recognized film award ceremony.
• Described IIFA as more than an award show—a grand celebration of Indian cinema and storytelling.

IIFA 2025 Event Details

• Dates: March 8-9, 2025.
• Venue: Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Hosts

• Main Event: Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar.
• IIFA Digital Awards: Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana.

Vijay Varma on IIFA Digital Awards

• Excited about making his debut as a host.
• Has personal ties to Rajasthan, making it feel like a homecoming.
• Highlights the importance of IIFA Digital Awards in recognizing digital entertainment.
• Appreciates IIFA’s role in expanding Indian cinema’s global presence.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	IIFA 2025: Rakesh Roshan to Receive Prestigious Award
Award	Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema
Recipient	Rakesh Roshan
Event	IIFA 2025 (Silver Jubilee)
Venue	Jaipur, Rajasthan
Date	March 8-9, 2025
Main Hosts	Kartik Aaryan, Karan Johar
Digital Awards Hosts	Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana
Vijay Varma’s Role	First-time host for IIFA Digital Awards
IIFA’s Importance	Recognizes and promotes Indian cinema globally
Significance of Award	Honors Rakesh Roshan’s contribution to Indian cinema