Kareena Kapoor Khan Pays Tribute To Her Grandfather Raj Kapoor At 2025 IIFA Awards I Watch
Kareena Kapoor Khan delighted the audience with a performance on Raj Kapoor’s classic songs.
The 2025 IIFA Awards marked its grand silver jubilee in the vibrant city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, over the weekend. The two-day extravaganza honoured the best in Indian entertainment. Amid the electrifying performances and memorable moments, one tribute stood out — Kareena Kapoor‘s heartfelt performance dedicated to her grandfather, the iconic actor-director Raj Kapoor. Taking center stage, Kareena captivated the audience with a mesmerising act that paid homage to the legendary star’s cinematic legacy.
On Sunday, March 9, the Bollywood powerhouse embodied the legendary actor’s timeless charm and brought his legacy back to life through an enchanting medley of his most celebrated songs. With her graceful dance moves, Kareena transported the audience to the golden era of Bollywood, grooving to the song Mera Joota Hai Japani. She further mesmerised the crowd with a soulful performance on Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua, beautifully honoring her grandfather’s legacy. Kareena’s heartfelt tribute earned widespread praise, with fans applauding her graceful portrayal of Raj Kapoor’s legendary artistry.
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The official Instagram account of IIFA shared a clip of Kareena’s performance with the caption, “We’re truly in love with this beautiful tribute to Raj Kapoor for our Silver Jubilee celebration! #IIFA2025 #RajasthanTourism #IIFAJaipur #NEXA #CreateInspire #SobhaxIIFA." Immediately after the post went live, people on the internet flocked to the comment section to shower Kareena with praises.
One user said, “The best heir of Raj Kapoor paying tribute to him." Another quipped, “She pulled every character with so elegantly @kareenakapoorkhan we love you."
“They need to pay Kareena extra because she carried this whole award show on her back," said a different user. Someone else noted, “Raj Kapoor would have been proud of his granddaughter."
Another moment which took the Internet by storm was when Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor, who were once the ‘It’ couple of B-town, had a sweet little reunion at the IIFA 2025 press conference in Jaipur on Saturday, March 8. The ex-couple were captured sharing warm hugs and smiles while indulging in a hearty chat at the event.
Speaking of Kareena Kapoor’s work front, the 44-year-old actress was seen in three films last year. Crew, Singham Again and Buckingham Murders were her releases in 2024.
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