EntertainmentPosted at: Nov 14 2025 10:23AM


TOIFA 2025 unites OTT and film worlds under one banner

New Delhi, Nov 14 (UNI) The upcoming edition of the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) 2025 will be held in Mumbai on December 1.
Presented by M3M India, this year’s ceremony celebrates exceptional talent and creativity across Hindi cinema and digital entertainment, bringing both worlds together under one banner: ‘TOIFA-OTT and the TOIFA Theatrical Edition.’
The awards will honour standout achievements in theatrical films and OTT originals—including web films and series—released between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
To bring audiences closer to the heart of the celebration, the People's Choice Voting Awards invite fans nationwide to vote for their favourites and see them shine on the prestigious TOIFA stage.
The grand showcase will be guided by an esteemed Advisory Council featuring leading industry figures such as Siddharth Roy Kapur, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Nikkhil Advani, Shoojit Sircar, Rajkumar Hirani, Sameer Nair, Sonu Nigam, Ajay-Atul, Raveena Tandon, Kabir Khan, and Madhureeta Mukherjee.
TOIFA’s multi-layered, rigorous selection process is powered by the TOIFA Academy, which comprises members from the Indian Film and TV Producers Council (IFTPC), Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association (IMPPA), Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), and the Indian Film and Television Director's Association (IFTDA), in addition to the Advisory Council and a dedicated Screening Jury.
Sivakumar Sundaram, CEO of The Times of India, shared, "At The Times of India, we've always celebrated creativity in all its forms. The new edition of TOIFA expands that canvas, honouring both OTT and theatrical excellence, recognising the full spectrum of India's storytelling talent. This evolution reflects our enduring belief in credibility, inclusion, and the timeless power of great stories to inspire audiences everywhere."
Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur added, "I look forward to the latest edition of TOIFA celebrating the wonderful work put forward by all filmmaking disciplines in the last year. My experience with TOIFA has been exemplary, and I commend them for their vision of creating an unbiased and objective framework to acknowledge the best talent our industry has to offer!"
Playback singer Sonu Nigam expressed his excitement, "These awards will celebrate the fabulous work that has been put together in 2024. I want to put in a word of appreciation for TOIFA, which has put together an unbiased and objective framework to acknowledge the outstanding performances and creative brilliance the film industry has showcased."
Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor shared her perspective, "Filmmaking is one of the most challenging yet deeply rewarding creative fields. Awards matter because they motivate creativity in a space where success isn't always quantifiable. What I appreciate about TOIFA is its democratic structure—a three-tier voting process with genuine industry participation—and its commitment to building a trustworthy, lasting platform to celebrate Indian cinema."
This year, TOIFA also aims to honour women in cinema with three special awards celebrating their fearless vision and transformative contributions that have shaped Indian filmmaking and elevated it globally.
The three honours in this category are, Visionary Woman of the Year, Powerful Voice in Cinema, Champions of Change.
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