The Zee Cine Awards 2025 took place in Mumbai and was attended by many famous Bollywood stars. Some of the celebrities who came to the event included Kartik Aaryan, Shraddha Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Vikrant Massey, Rashmika Mandanna, Ananya Panday, Jacqueline Fernandez, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vivek Oberoi, and Rasha Thadani, among others.
The night was full of fun performances, big wins, and amazing talent being celebrated. Here’s a clear and simple list of all the major winners and what they were awarded for:
🏆 Main Awards
- Best Film: Stree 2
(A horror-comedy that was loved by both audiences and critics.) - Best Director: Amar Kaushik – Stree 2
(He was praised for his great direction in making the film both scary and funny.) - Best Actor (Female):
- Shraddha Kapoor – Stree 2
- Kriti Sanon – Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
(Both actresses were awarded for their strong performances in different films.)
- Best Actor (Male):
- Kartik Aaryan – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
- Vikrant Massey – Sector 36
(These actors were recognized for playing very different and powerful roles.)
- Best Debut Actor (Male): Abhay Verma – Munjya
(He was praised for his first film and did a great job as a new actor.) - Best Actor in a Comic Role:
- Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana – Stree 2
(Their funny performances made people laugh and enjoy the movie even more.)
- Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana – Stree 2
- Best Debut Director: Kunal Kemmu – Madgaon Express
(Kunal, who is known as an actor, won for directing a movie for the first time.)

🎶 Music and Technical Awards
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Madhubanti Bagchi – Song “Aaj Ki Raat” from Stree 2
- Best Music: Sachin–Jigar – Stree 2
(They created a great soundtrack that connected well with the audience.) - Best Lyrics: Irshad Kamil – Song “Mainu Vida Karo” from Amar Singh Chamkila
- Best Cinematography: Laapataa Ladies
(For beautifully shot scenes and visuals.) - Best Editing: Aarti Bajaj – Amar Singh Chamkila
(She made sure the movie flowed smoothly and stayed engaging.) - Best VFX (Visual Effects): Munjya
(For amazing computer effects used in the film.) - Expert Costume Design: Darshan Jhalan – Laapataa Ladies
(For designing clothes that fit perfectly with the characters and time period.) - Best Production Design: Amar Singh Chamkila
(For creating realistic and detailed sets in the film.) - Expert Background Score: Sandeep Shirodkar – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
(For creating music in the background that added emotion and suspense.) - Expert Sound Design: Kingshuk Moran – Stree 2
(For making the movie sound exciting and spooky at the right moments.)
🎤 Performances and Fun Moments
- Many stars performed live on stage:
- Kartik Aaryan danced to a hit song from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
- Rashmika Mandanna performed her popular dance from Pushpa (“Saami Saami”).
- Ananya Panday was seen chatting and hugging fellow actors like Kriti Sanon and Kartik Aaryan.
- Vikrant Massey and Aparshakti Khurana performed and made the audience laugh.
- Tamannaah joined them on stage to dance to “Aaj Ki Raat” from Stree 2.
- A photo showed Kartik Aaryan smiling while Ravi Kishan spoke on stage, adding a light-hearted moment to the event.
💫 Summary
The 2025 Zee Cine Awards celebrated the best of Bollywood. Films like Stree 2, Laapataa Ladies, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Amar Singh Chamkila stood out. The night was full of music, laughter, and beautiful performances. It was a special event that honored both experienced stars and new talent.