The 23rd Zee Cine Awards 2025 – a celebration of cinema and talent – was held in Mumbai on Saturday, May 17. Read on to know what top winners had to say.
Actors Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon just can’t contain their excitement following their big win at Zee Cine Awards 2025. For the unversed, Kartik had bagged Best Actor (Viewer’s Choice) Award for Chandu Champion. Interestingly, he also won Best Actor in a Leading Role Award for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Kriti’s most unforgettable performance as SIFRA in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya helped her bag Best Actor (Female) in a Leading Role Award. Both Kartik and Kriti were quick to take to their respective Instagram handles to share heartfelt posts wherein they expressed their gratitude towards Zee Cine Awards 2025 for acknowledging their efforts.
Often lauded for the genuine bond that he shares with his fans, Kartik’s Instagram post focused on why 2024 was a “year to remember”. His post read, “Samajh rahe ho na !! Critics aur Popular dono jeet gaya ❤️❤️ Rare moment in an actor’s life ??” He ended the post by mentioning, “2024- A year to Remember ❤️ #Gratitude Thank you @zeecineawards ?”
Kriti to expressed her excitement through her post wherein she thanked Zee Cine Awards 2025 and co-star Shahid Kapoor. Her post read, “The Dream and the Dreamer! ❤️? Best Actress for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya ! ?? ? Thank you @zeecineawards for this recognition!! #Dinoo @maddockfilms thank you for always believing in me & giving me something edge, something quirky every single time!! Amit & Aradhana – thank you for giving me my most unique character SIFRA! ?? @shahidkapoor for being the best admin ever! Had the best time working with you and you made everything feel “theek hai” ? @laxman.utekar I absolutely love you.. thank you for making your Mimi transition into Sifra?”
Their win at the Zee Cine Awards 2025 not only focuses on their impeccable acting prowess, but also the genuine love and support they have received from their fans. Kartik Aaryan had recently just confirmed that his next project with Sreeleela will be launched in Diwali. However, there has been no official confirmation on both the movie’s name and its release date. Meanwhile, Kriti Sanon is currently filming Tere Ishk Mein opposite Dhanush, and is expected to soon focus on Farhan Akhtar’s much-anticipated franchise Don 3.
Full list of winners
Best Actor (Viewer’s Choice) – Kartik Aaryan, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Best Actress (Viewer’s Choice) – Shraddha Kapoor, Stree 2
Best Film (Viewer’s Choice) – Stree 2
Best Director – Amar Kaushik, Stree 2
Best Debut Actor – Lakshya, Kill and Abhay Verma, Munjya
Best Debut Actress – Pratibha Ranta and Nitanshi Goel, Laapataa Ladies
Best Music – Sachin-Jigar, Stree 2
Best Lyrics – Irshad Kamil, Mainu Vida Karo – Amar Singh Chamkila
Best Playback Singer Male – Arijit Singh, Sajni – Laapataa Ladies
Best Playback Singer Female – Madhubanti Bagchi, Aaj Ki Raat – Stree 2
Best Supporting Actor – Ravi Kishan, Laapataa Ladies
Best Supporting Actress – Madhuri Dixit, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Best Production Design – Amar Singh Chamkila
Best Cinematography – Laapataa Ladies
Best VFX – Munjya Best Costume Design – Laapataa Ladies
Best Background Score – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
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