In a landmark achievement, 17-year-old Bollywood actress Nitanshi Goel has won the Best Actress Award at the IIFA Awards 2025, surpassing industry veterans like Yami Gautam, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Shraddha Kapoor in the Leading Role (Female) category. Goel’s award-winning performance was for the film Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, a film that has already garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades.
The prestigious award was presented to Goel by actors Boman Irani and Bobby Deol. Overcome with emotion, the young star became teary-eyed as she accepted the honor, thanking her film’s team and expressing heartfelt gratitude to her parents for their constant support throughout her journey.
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In her acceptance speech, Goel humbly remarked, “I did not expect this. I hoped Laapataa Ladies would win big at the awards, but I never thought I would win Best Actress myself. The other nominees were incredible, and I am a huge fan of all of them. I am deeply grateful for the love I have received.”
Nitanshi Goel’s win marks a significant milestone in her budding career, making her one of the youngest actresses in Bollywood history to receive the coveted Best Actress award at the IIFA Awards.
