Laapataa Ladies announced as India's official entry for the Oscars: Superstar Aamir Khan's ex-wife and director Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies' was released in theaters in March this year and impressed the critics as well as the common audience. The film raised questions about the identity of women in society with funny comedy and became one of the most talked about films of the year. After seeing this movie, many people on social media said that this movie should be sent from India to the Oscars this year. Finally, this demand of the audience was fulfilled. 'Laapataa Ladies' became India's official entry film for this year's Oscars. The Film Federation of India Committee has selected 'Laapataa Ladies' as the official entry for Oscars 2025 from a shortlist of 29 films.
The 29 films submitted before the committee include films like 'Animal' and 'Autumn'. 'Laapataa Ladies' premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last year, receiving rave reviews. Directed by Kiran Rao, this movie was released on limited screens in 2024 but it got close to a good audience when it came in OTT. It is reported that the film, made with a budget of less than 5 crores, has grossed more than 25 crore rupees worldwide. Actors Nitanshi Goyal, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Srivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan have also received much praise in the film. Kiran Rao's direction was also talked about a lot for making a wonderful film on a sensitive topic related to women.
Superstar Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' was co-produced by his ex-wife and film director Kiran Rao. This is Aamir's fourth production and now it has received an official Oscar entry from India. Lagaan, released in 2001, was Aamir's first production and was also nominated for an Oscar. Later his production 'Taare Zameen Par' - 'People Live' was also sent for Oscar. While the film 'Lagaan' was selected for the Oscars and won, two other films produced by Aamir could not make it to the shortlist. But now for the fourth time, Aamir Khan Productions has grabbed this opportunity. The film is entering the Oscar race as India's official entry. All eyes are now on how far the journey of 'Laapataa Ladies' will reach the Oscars.