IIFA Awards 2025: Celebrating Women's Contribution in Cinema with Madhuri Dixit & Guneet Monga

IIFA Awards 2025

The IIFA Awards 2025 press conference, held in Jaipur, celebrated International Women's Day by focusing on "The Journey of Women in Cinema," featuring discussions with actress Madhuri Dixit and producer Guneet Monga

IIFA Awards 2025

Madhuri Dixit shared insights from her 39-year career, highlighting the evolution of women's roles in cinema She noted an increase in opportunities for women in various film industry roles, from acting to directing and production.

IIFA Awards 2025

Madhuri expressed her preference for strong female characters and shared her experiences with films like "Mrityudand," which focused on women's empowerment, despite being advised to pursue more commercial roles

IIFA Awards 2025

She also discussed the progress made in addressing pay disparity between male and female actors, acknowledging improvements while noting that more work is needed

IIFA Awards 2025

Producer Guneet Monga shared her journey from humble beginnings in Delhi to becoming an Oscar-winning producer, emphasizing the challenges she faced, including age discrimination, and her strategies to overcome them

IIFA Awards 2025

Guneet highlighted the growing participation and recognition of women's leadership in Indian cinema, extending beyond acting to roles in producing, directing, and other creative fields

IIFA Awards 2025

She reflected on the importance of dreaming big and breaking boundaries, acknowledging the support of men who have helped women succeed in the industry

IIFA Awards 2025

IIFA’s Vice President, Noreen Khan, reiterated the organization's commitment to promoting women's contributions to cinema and beyond, describing "The Journey of Women in Cinema" as a movement to inspire future generations

IIFA Awards 2025

The IIFA Awards 2025 celebrations commenced on March 8 and will continue until March 9, marking the 25th anniversary of IIFA's dedication to celebrating women in cinema

IIFA Awards 2025

The event emphasized the importance of sharing stories of courage, creativity, and leadership to celebrate successful women and inspire future generations in the film industry