<p>New Delhi: The 2025 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards will pay tribute to Ramesh Sippy's "Sholay", which completes 50 years of its release in August.</p>.<p>The silver jubilee edition of the awards, set to be held in Jaipur between March 8 and 9, will honour cinematic excellence across 10 categories of Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female and Male), Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female and Male), Best Performance in a Negative Role, Music Direction, and Playback Singer (Male and Female).</p>.<p>"Sholay", a multi-starrer featuring Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, and Jaya Bachchan, will be screened at Jaipur's iconic Raj Mandir Cinema.</p>.1975: Year of ‘Sholay’, ‘Deewar’, ‘Nishant’ and more, when creativity peaked in Hindi cinema.<p>According to a press release issued on Tuesday, this tribute will not only celebrate the enduring impact of "Sholay" on Indian cinema but will also commemorate Raj Mandir's five-decade journey as "an iconic sanctuary for moviegoers".</p>.<p>Andre Timmins, co-founder of IIFA, said IIFA 2025 is not just a celebration.</p>.<p>"... It’s a journey through time, honouring 50 years of 'Sholay' at Jaipur’s iconic Raj Mandir. As we mark IIFA’s Silver Jubilee, we are celebrating more than milestones; we are celebrating legends, memories, and the magic of cinema that has touched hearts for generations.</p>.<p>"'Sholay' is more than a film—it’s an emotion, a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire storytellers and audiences alike. And what better place to honour its legacy than Raj Mandir, a theatre that has been a historical sanctuary for movie lovers for five decades," Timmins said in a statement.</p>.<p>Light-hearted satire "Laapataa Ladies" leads IIFA 2025 race with nine nominations, with horror comedies "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" and "Stree 2 - Sarkate Ka Aatank" following close with seven and six nods, respectively.</p>.<p>To be hosted by Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan, the ceremony will see special performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Madhuri Dixit Nene. </p>
<p>New Delhi: The 2025 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards will pay tribute to Ramesh Sippy's "Sholay", which completes 50 years of its release in August.</p>.<p>The silver jubilee edition of the awards, set to be held in Jaipur between March 8 and 9, will honour cinematic excellence across 10 categories of Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female and Male), Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female and Male), Best Performance in a Negative Role, Music Direction, and Playback Singer (Male and Female).</p>.<p>"Sholay", a multi-starrer featuring Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, and Jaya Bachchan, will be screened at Jaipur's iconic Raj Mandir Cinema.</p>.1975: Year of ‘Sholay’, ‘Deewar’, ‘Nishant’ and more, when creativity peaked in Hindi cinema.<p>According to a press release issued on Tuesday, this tribute will not only celebrate the enduring impact of "Sholay" on Indian cinema but will also commemorate Raj Mandir's five-decade journey as "an iconic sanctuary for moviegoers".</p>.<p>Andre Timmins, co-founder of IIFA, said IIFA 2025 is not just a celebration.</p>.<p>"... It’s a journey through time, honouring 50 years of 'Sholay' at Jaipur’s iconic Raj Mandir. As we mark IIFA’s Silver Jubilee, we are celebrating more than milestones; we are celebrating legends, memories, and the magic of cinema that has touched hearts for generations.</p>.<p>"'Sholay' is more than a film—it’s an emotion, a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire storytellers and audiences alike. And what better place to honour its legacy than Raj Mandir, a theatre that has been a historical sanctuary for movie lovers for five decades," Timmins said in a statement.</p>.<p>Light-hearted satire "Laapataa Ladies" leads IIFA 2025 race with nine nominations, with horror comedies "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" and "Stree 2 - Sarkate Ka Aatank" following close with seven and six nods, respectively.</p>.<p>To be hosted by Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan, the ceremony will see special performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Madhuri Dixit Nene. </p>