The Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) 2025 is going to be held on December 1 in Mumbai. Presented by M3M India, this prestigious event will celebrate the extraordinary talent and creativity of Hindi cinema and digital entertainment. This year TOIFA will be held in a new form with two different sections — TOIFA-OTT and TOIFA Theatrical Edition, which will honor the achievements of both web series and theatrical films on a single platform.
This awards show will include films and OTT content released from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The People’s Choice Voting Awards will allow fans across the country to vote for their favorite artists and creative teams and see them honored on the prestigious platform of TOIFA.
TOIFA 2025 Advisory Council
This year, TOIFA will be led by an illustrious Advisory Council which includes, Siddharth Roy Kapoor, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Nikkhil Advani, Shoojit Sircar, Rajkumar Hirani, Sameer Nair, Sonu Nigam, Ajay-Atul, Raveena Tandon, Kabir Khan and Madhurita Mukherjee. This team makes TOIFA a powerful confluence of cinema and digital innovation.
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Specialty of TOIFA
The TOIFA 2025 selection process is the first of its kind in India — a multi-layered selection system involving members of the TOIFA Academy, IFTPC (Indian Film & TV Producers Council), IMPPA (Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association), IPRS (Indian Performing Right Society), IFTDA (Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association), and a Screening Jury to honor the best artistic talents in a fair and transparent manner.
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thoughts of prominent personalities
Sivakumar Sundaram, CEO, The Times of India, said, “We have always celebrated creativity. This new edition of TOIFA pays tribute to excellence in both the OTT and theatrical sectors. It reflects our belief that good stories transcend time and inspire audiences everywhere.”
Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur said, “TOIFA has always been a great experience. I am glad that they are honoring the best talent from our industry through a fair and objective system.”
Singer Sonu Nigam said, “The film industry has done a wonderful job in 2024. TOIFA will honor this excellence impartially – that is its greatest strength.”
Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor said, “Filmmaking is an extremely challenging but beautiful art. Real filmmakers chase story, not fame. What’s special about TOIFA is its democratic structure — a three-tier voting process that reflects true industry participation. It is creating a credible and long-term platform for Indian cinema.”
Three special honors dedicated to women
Three special awards will be given to honor the contribution of women at TOIFA 2025
Visionary Woman of the Year, Powerful Voice in Cinema, Champions of Change
These honors will be dedicated to those women who have taken Indian cinema to new heights and set an example for change through their courage, vision and influence.
conclusion
TOIFA 2025 in its new form is a true tribute to Indian storytellers, filmmakers and artists that will honor the passion, innovation and magic of cinema in all its forms.
To view the nominations and vote in the People’s Choice category, visit: toifa.in.