Jaipur is gearing up for the IIFA Awards 2025, which will be held from March 7 to 9 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Sitapura. This year, the IIFA Awards will have a green twist with the Green IIFA Challenge. So what does that mean? Well, every celebrity attending the awards will plant a tree in their name! Yes, you read that right. Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan are among the celebrities participating in the IIFA Garden on the grounds of the JECC. The green space will have around 15,000 trees, turning the venue into a living legacy of the event.
It’s not just the celebrities who will get their hands dirty. ‘Challenge for Green’ – an initiative to encourage environmental conservation – is opening its doors to all. Trees will be planted in the names of all the icons who have won the Best Actor, Best Director and Best Actress awards over the past 25 years—a lovely nod to IIFA’s legacy. And the best part? Even the audience—yes, anyone with a ticket—can pick up a sapling and contribute. It’s a rare opportunity for fans to leave their mark along with their favourite celebrities, making this IIFA a truly shared celebration of cinema and conservation.
IIFA Awards 2025 – Stars Jetting In and Exploring Plans
There’s more to the excitement than just the trees. Many celebrities are said to be flying into Jaipur on chartered flights, adding a little extra oomph to the event. Shah Rukh Khan is said to be on the list, along with some international film stars, but the full list of high flyers will be announced on March 7. With around 15,000 guests from all over India and abroad, Jaipur will turn into a hive of global talent and culture.
There’s no play either. About 1, 200 VIPs will get to visit the city’s landmarks like Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal. These heritage sites are being given a makeover with Hawa Mahal Superintendent Sarojini Chanchani making sure the monument is in its best shape for the VIPs. Besides heritage sites, both Indian and foreign guests are looking forward to exploring Jaipur’s markets. Imagine strolling through bustling bazaars, picking handicrafts and just being in the Pink City—it’s a sensory overload!
Smooth Sailing with Closed Offices and Traffic Plans
But there’s good news for Jaipurites too: the festival’s busiest days, March 8 and 9, are Saturday and Sunday, so government offices, schools and colleges are already closed, preventing weekday chaos. A lucky break that will help the city manage visitors without straining roads. Traffic police are working out a special plan for the walled city, and may make some roads one-way to prevent gridlock, ensuring hassle-free movement for stars, guests and residents.
As IIFA 2025 approaches, Jaipur gets revved up—this isn’t just an awards ceremony; it’s a green movement, a star-studded party and a tribute to the city’s heritage, all rolled into one. If you’re a Bollywood fan, an environmentalist or you just love a good show, there’s something in it for you. So, mark your calendars—March 7 to 9 are going to be amazing!
