"Laapataa Ladies" Chosen as India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2025
"Laapataa Ladies" Chosen as India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2025
Film Overview:
Title: Laapataa Ladies
Director: kiran Rao
Co-Producer: Aamir Khan
Release: Earlier this year, received positive acclaim
Cast: Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, ravi Kishan
Oscar Entry Announcement:
The Film Federation of india announced that Laapataa Ladies will represent india in the Best Foreign Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
Kiran Rao expressed her dream for the film to go to the Oscars, stating, “I’m hoping it’ll be considered.”
Plot Summary: Set in rural india in 2001, the narrative follows two brides who are mistakenly exchanged during a train journey, leading their husbands on a quest to find the correct bride.
Screening and Reception:
The film was screened at the Toronto international Film festival (TIFF) in 2023, where it received a standing ovation.
Previous Oscars Context:
Last year's official submission was 2018, directed by Tovino Thomas, which did not make the shortlist.
The 95th Academy Awards saw indian representation with Naatu Naatu from rrr winning Best Original Song and The Elephant Whisperers winning Best Documentary (Short).
Laapataa Ladies is now poised to capture the attention of the Academy and audiences worldwide as it seeks recognition on a prestigious platform.
Film Overview:
Title: Laapataa Ladies
Director: kiran Rao
Co-Producer: Aamir Khan
Release: Earlier this year, received positive acclaim
Cast: Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, ravi Kishan
Oscar Entry Announcement:
The Film Federation of india announced that Laapataa Ladies will represent india in the Best Foreign Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
Kiran Rao expressed her dream for the film to go to the Oscars, stating, “I’m hoping it’ll be considered.”
Plot Summary: Set in rural india in 2001, the narrative follows two brides who are mistakenly exchanged during a train journey, leading their husbands on a quest to find the correct bride.
Screening and Reception:
The film was screened at the Toronto international Film festival (TIFF) in 2023, where it received a standing ovation.
Previous Oscars Context:
Last year's official submission was 2018, directed by Tovino Thomas, which did not make the shortlist.
The 95th Academy Awards saw indian representation with Naatu Naatu from rrr winning Best Original Song and The Elephant Whisperers winning Best Documentary (Short).
Laapataa Ladies is now poised to capture the attention of the Academy and audiences worldwide as it seeks recognition on a prestigious platform.
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