| IIFA Award for Best Music Director | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Performance by a Lyricist |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | International Indian Film Academy |
| First awarded | Anand Bakshi for "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (2000) |
| Currently held by | Amitabh Bhattacharya for "Kesariya" Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2023) |
| Website | http://www.iifa.com |
The IIFA Award for Best Lyricist is chosen by the viewers and the winner is announced at the actual ceremony. The award is given in the current year but the winner is awarded for the previous year.