Who won Best Directorial Debut for 'Madgaon Express' at IIFA Awards, 2025?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (D) Kunal Kemmu

Explanation:

• Kunal Kemmu won the Best Directorial Debut award at the 25th NEXA IIFA Awards 2025 for his film Madgaon Express. This film marked his debut as a director and received positive reviews for its engaging narrative and performances.

Information Booster:

• Film Details:
• Title: Madgaon Express
• Director: Kunal Kemmu
• Genre: Comedy
• Release Date: 22 March 2024
• Cast: Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye, Chhaya Kadam
• Production Company: Excel Entertainment
• OTT Release: Amazon Prime Video (17 May 2024)
• Box Office Collection: ₹48 crore worldwide
• Critical Reception: The film received positive reviews from critics, with Rediff.com rating it 3/5 stars and NDTV’s Saibal Chatterjee also giving it 3/5 stars.
• Kunal Kemmu's Career:
• Profession: Actor, Singer, Filmmaker
• Notable Films: Go Goa Gone, Kalank, Zakhm (Best Child Artist Award)
• Directorial Debut: Madgaon Express
• Other Contributions: Contributed as a singer for the song 'Hum Yahin' in Madgaon Express
• Awards: IIFA 2025 Best Directorial Debut for Madgaon Express

Other Options:

• A (Kiran Rao): Kiran Rao won the Best Director award for Laapataa Ladies at IIFA 2025.
• B (Sriram Raghavan): Sriram Raghavan directed Merry Christmas, which was nominated for Best Story (Adapted) at IIFA 2025.
• C (Biplab Goswami): Biplab Goswami won Best Story (Original) for Laapataa Ladies at IIFA 2025.