IIFA 2025: Kareena Kapoor Pays Musical Tribute To Grandfather Raj Kapoor, Performs To His Iconic Songs – Watch

The 2025 IIFA Awards, held in Jaipur on Sunday, witnessed Bollywood’s biggest stars setting the stage on fire with their performances. Actor Kareena Kapoor too brought her A-game to the stage as she transformed into her grandfather, legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor. She paid a heartfelt tribute and celebrated 100 years of him by grooving on his iconic numbers.

Kareena Kapoor performs on Raj Kapoor’s iconic songs at IIFA 2025

Bebo mesmerised the audience with her graceful dance moves on Raj Kapoor’s evergreen classics like Mera Joota Hai Japani and Pyar Hua Ikraar Hua from the iconic film, Shree 420. With her graceful dance moves, Kareena transported the audience to the golden era of Bollywood honoring her grandfather’s legacy. In one of the video, Kareena Kapoor is seen dancing to the song Jhoot Bole Kauva Kate. Take a look:

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The official Instagram handle of IIFA posted the video. The caption reads, “We’re truly in love with this beautiful tribute to Raj Kapoor for our Silver Jubilee celebration! #IIFA2025 #RajasthanTourism #IIFAJaipur #NEXA #CreateInspire #SobhaxIIFA”

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Before this, the Kapoor family celebrated the birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor in December, last year by hosting a special film festival. Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor and other Kapoor family members attended the event.

When it comes to Kareena, another moment which took the Internet by storm was when she and Shahid Kapoor 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.

About IIFA 2025

For those unversed, IIFA 2025 took place on Sunday at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC). Besides Kareena, Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit, and Kriti Sanon performed at the star-studded event.

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Aakruti Bagla

With over 4 years of experience, Aakruti Bagla is a Bollywood and Television enthusiast working as a content writer and anchor in Bollywood Bubble. Whether reporting on red carpet moments or diving into long-form features, she aims to tell stories that resonate with readers and reveal the people behind the personas.