Kiran Rao‘s film Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025. The Film Federation of India announced this exciting news at an event in Chennai on Monday. The film will compete for the Best Foreign Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
A 13-Member Committee Chose Laapataa Ladies As Oscar Entry From 29 Films
The selection came from a competitive list of 29 films. Other contenders included the Bollywood hit Animal, the Malayalam National Award winner Aattam, and the Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light. A 13-member committee, led by Assamese director Jahnu Barua, unanimously chose Laapataa Ladies. The film is produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao.
This year’s competition also featured notable films like the Tamil movie Maharaja, Telugu titles Kalki 2898 AD and Hanu-Man, as well as Hindi films Swatantraya Veer Savarkar and Article 370. Last year, the Malayalam superhit 2018: Everyone is a Hero represented India at the Oscars.
What Kiran Rao Said Recently
In recent statements, Kiran expressed her hopes for the film’s success at the Oscars. “My dream would be fulfilled if it was, if it would go (to Oscars). But it’s a process, and I’m hoping it’ll be considered,” she told PTI.
She highlighted the importance of audience recognition and stated, “Our primary recognition comes from the audience’s response at the box office. If the viewers and the nation appreciate our work, that would be the greatest accolade for us.”
Kiran also acknowledged the rigorous selection process, mentioning, “There is a specific community tasked with assessing and selecting the finest films of the year, and if our film is deemed worthy, we will submit it for the prestigious Oscars.” The anticipation surrounding the film continues to build, especially with its release on March 1, 2024.
About Laapataa Ladies
Laapataa Ladies tells a heartwarming story set in rural India in 2001. It revolves around two brides who accidentally get swapped during a train journey.
The film has been praised by critics since its release in March this year. It features a talented cast, including Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastav, along with veteran actors Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam, and Geeta Aggarwal Sharma.
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