OTTplay Awards 2025: Aditi Rao Hydari singing Lag Jaa Gale is the classic Bibbojaan from Heeramandi moment that you cannot miss

If you’ve been on the internet lately, there’s no way you haven’t come across highlights from the OTTplay Awards 2025, or at least seen reels from the star-studded event that unfolded last night in Mumbai. The grand gala saw some of the biggest names in the industry come together to celebrate the One Nation, One Award, honoring the finest talents from across India.

One of the most unmissable moments of the night was Aditi Rao Hydari winning the Best Actor Female (Popular) award for her role as Bibbojaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus streaming debut, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, on Netflix. However, what truly stole the show was when Aditi took to the stage and mesmerized the audience by singing Lata Mangeshkar’s iconic song "Lag Jaa Gale." Explore these hidden gems on ShemarooMe

Aditi Rao Hydari Sings "Lag Jaa Gale" at OTTplay Awards 2025

In Heeramandi, Aditi Rao Hydari plays Bibbojaan, a courtesan who secretly fights for the freedom movement until the moment she must step forward, inspiring the women of Heeramandi to join the battle against the British.

As she stepped onto the OTTplay Awards 2025 stage, the audience requested her to sing—a request she gladly fulfilled. She chose "Lag Jaa Gale," leaving the audience in awe with her soulful rendition. The performance has since gone viral, and if you haven’t seen it yet, trust us, there’s no way you can miss Bibbojaan’s singing—because Huzoor Mallikajaan wouldn’t like that!

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Aditi Rao Hydari’s Winning Speech & Fun Moments on Stage

Aditi was presented the award by Shekhar Suman and RVR Chowdhary (Chairman of RVR Group) at the event, which was hosted by Aparshakti Khurana and Kubra Sait. Adding her signature charm to the evening, Aditi entertained the audience with not one, but two speeches. First, in a playful Tapori style, she said: "Apun ko ekdum raapchik maza aarela tha Heeramandi mein."

Then, switching to a heartfelt tone, she thanked her mentors and expressed gratitude for the recognition: "Thank you, HT City and OTTplay Awards. I am who I am because of my directors—I am a complete director’s baby. I’m incredibly happy to be chosen by incredible filmmakers. Thanks to Sanjay Leela Bhansali sir for choosing me as Bibbojaan. Thank you for this blessing in cinema. I always feel like a five-year-old who gets excited for a shoot."

A Grand Celebration of India’s OTT Talent

The OTTplay: One Nation, One Award, powered by Dabur and StockGro, is a pan-India OTT awards platform recognizing the most compelling films, series, and talents from across the country. The event brought together the best of Bollywood and regional cinema, celebrating those who kept audiences hooked with binge-worthy content throughout the year.

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OTTplay Awards 2025 is co-presented by Real Juice and Kuhl and powered by StockGro. The marquee event, held in partnership with HT City, has Flipkart Spoyl as the exclusive style partner, D Pauls as the travel partner, Amante as the premium lingerie partner, Propshop as the real estate partner, Aussie Lamb and Krishinet Fiber as special partners, UDigital as the ISP and IPTV partner, and Hyperlink as the event partner.

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