IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female | |
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Awarded for | Best Debut Performance by an Actress |
Country | India |
Presented by | International Indian Film Academy |
First awarded | 2001 (for performances in films released around 2000) |
Currently held by |
Bhumi Pednekar Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) |
Official website | IIFA Awards |
The IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female is given by the International Indian Film Academy as part of its annual award ceremony to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in her debut film. Originally known as the "IIFA Award for Fresh Face of the Year (Female)", it was officially given its new title in 2005. During its inaugural year in 2001, four separate actresses were presented with an award.