The Film Federation of India has nominated Kiran Rao's directorial film Laapata Ladies as India's official entry to the Oscars in 2025.
'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official Oscar entry for 2025. The film is directed by Kiran Rao and co-produced by Aamir Khan. The film was released earlier this year and received a positive response. The cast includes Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan. Laapataa Ladies' Oscar nomination comes just a few days after Kiran Rao revealed that attending the Oscars is her goal. Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' was picked from a list of 29 films, including ‘Animal’ and 'Aattam', by Jahnu Barua-led selection committee.
Kiran Rao's statement
"I am deeply honored and beyond delighted that our film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards. 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.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the selection committee and to everyone who believed in this film. It is indeed a great privilege to be selected from among such amazing Indian films this year - who are equally worthy contenders for this honor.
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.
To the audience, your love and support mean the world to us, and it is your belief in this film that continues to inspire us as filmmakers to push creative boundaries. Thank you once again for this incredible honor. We look forward to taking this journey ahead with great enthusiasm."
Trailer
This is Kiran Rao's second directorial endeavor, following Dhobi Ghat (2010). Aamir Khan, the film's co-producer, discovered Biplab Goswami's narrative Two Brides at a scriptwriting competition. The film was shot on location in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district, namely in the villages of Bamuliya and Dhamankheda. Local villagers were cast as secondary characters, and the film was shot in real houses in the area.