From Debut to Best Actress— Big Moment for Nitanshi Goel
The IIFA 2025 awards were filled with glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments, but the highlight of the night? Nitanshi Goel tearful, joyous win as Best Actress in a Leading Role (Female) for Laapataa Ladies.
When Bollywood legends Boman Irani and Bobby Deol called her name, the young actress looked stunned. Dressed in a breathtaking ruby-red gown, she made her way to the stage, holding back tears—until she couldn’t anymore.

“I Never Expected This”- Emotional Speech of Nitanshi Goel
Standing in front of the cheering audience, award in hand, Nitanshi was overwhelmed.
“I honestly didn’t expect this. I was hoping Laapataa Ladies would win big, but I never thought I’d be up here myself. The other nominees were incredible. I’m just so, so grateful.”
And about that emotional moment? She laughed and admitted,
“It’s becoming a thing now, isn’t it? But how do you hold back tears when a dream like this comes true?”
A Heartfelt Dedication to Nitanshi Goel Biggest Supporters
Nitanshi made sure to share the moment with the people who stood by her.
- Her mother, her biggest cheerleader.
- The fans, who embraced her as Phool Kumari and as herself.
- Kiran Rao & Aamir Khan, for believing in her.
- The entire Laapataa Ladies team, who made the film special.
She wrapped up her speech with,
“Kiran ma’am, Aamir sir, my mom, my team—this is for all of you. And to the universe, because sometimes, things just fall into place.”
Dream Collaborations—Who’s on Nitanshi Goel List?
Now that she’s an award-winning actress, who does she want to work with next? Without hesitation, she said,
“Shah Rukh Khan, hands down! And Kartik Aaryan too. I’d love to share the screen with them someday.”
‘Laapataa Ladies’—A Film That Stays in Hearts
Kiran Rao directed Laapataa Ladies (also known as Lost Ladies), a 2023 Hindi-language comedy-drama that follows two newlywed brides who accidentally swap places on a train, leading to a quirky yet heartfelt journey.
The film, starring Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan, received widespread love. While it didn’t make it to the 97th Academy Awards’ Best International Feature longlist, it continues to connect with audiences worldwide.
The Rise of a Star
With her IIFA 2025 Best Actress win, Nitanshi Goel has cemented her place in Bollywood. Her talent, humility, and passion make it clear—this is just the beginning.
As she looks ahead to new projects and dream collaborations, one thing is certain: she’s a name we’ll be hearing for a long time.
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