The 2024 release Laapataa Ladies not only manage to win hearts all over, it has now also been announced as India’s official entry for Oscars 2025. The news of Laapataa Ladies being selected as our official entry broke on the 23rd of September, and wishes started pouring in for the cast, maker Kiran Rao, and the producers.
The filmmaker who was the creative force behind the famous film took to social media to express her gratitude and wrote, “This recognition is a testament to the tireless work of my entire team whose dedication and passion brought this story to life. Cinema has always been a powerful medium to connect hearts, transcend boundaries, and ignite meaningful conversations. I hope that this film will resonate with audiences across the world, just as it has in India.”
She also expressed her gratitude to her former husband and producer of the film, Aamir Khan on Laapataa Ladies making the cut. The director wrote, “My deepest thanks go to Aamir Khan Productions and Jio Studios for their unwavering support and faith in this vision. It has been a privilege to work alongside such a passionate and talented team of professionals who shared my commitment to telling this story. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire cast and crew, whose immense talent, dedication, and hard work made this film possible. This journey has been one of incredible collaboration and growth.”
Laapataa Ladies released in March 2024 after making its festival debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023. While it had an average run at the box office, Laapataa Ladies really shined bright after its digital release on Netflix. It quickly became a massive hit on the platform and was loved by audiences from all across the world. The film happens to be Kiran Rao’s second venture after Dhobi Ghat and had a cast of mostly new comers. The story follows Deepak, played by Sparsh Shrivastav, who is coming back home to his village with his newly married wife Phool Kumari played by Nitanshi Goel. In the very crowded train, full of identically veiled new brides, Deepak mistakenly gets off at his station with another bride than his own. The confusion that follows and how Deepak and Phool find each other makes Laapataa Ladies the fun watch that it is.