Bollywood star Aamir Khan is brimming with pride as the film ‘Laapataa Ladies’, produced under his banner, has been chosen as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Film category.
Shortly after the Film Federation of India announced the news, Aamir issued a heartfelt statement congratulating the film’s director and his former wife, Kiran Rao, along with the entire team.
Aamir expressed his joy, stating, “We are all so happy with the news. I am so proud of Kiran and her entire team. I would like to thank the selection committee of the Film Federation of India, which chose our film to represent India at the Oscars.” He extended his gratitude to the audience, media, and the film fraternity for their overwhelming support, as well as to Jio and Netflix, who partnered with the project. Aamir added, “Here’s hoping that Laapataa Ladies is able to win the hearts of the members of the Academy.”
‘Laapataa Ladies’, which was released on March 1, 2024, takes viewers back to rural India in 2001 and tells the story of two brides who are accidentally swapped during a train journey, leading to a series of humorous and emotional events as their husbands embark on a search for their real brides. The film features Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam.
Director Kiran Rao expressed her gratitude for the film’s recognition and for the opportunity to reach a global audience. She acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, “The journey to the Oscars is not going to be easy, but we will give it our all.” Kiran highlighted the film’s focus on women’s issues, expectations, and aspirations, which makes its selection even more meaningful. She noted that the inclusion of new faces and talents in the cast was appreciated, adding that it took the team 4-5 years to bring the film to life.
Kiran also shared Aamir’s reaction to the news, revealing that he was “extremely happy” and congratulated the entire team. On Instagram, she penned a lengthy note, expressing her honor and delight at the film being chosen for the Academy Awards. She emphasized that cinema has the power to transcend boundaries and ignite meaningful conversations, and she hopes ‘Laapataa Ladies’ will resonate with audiences globally.
As India’s official entry for the Oscars, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is set to embark on an exciting journey to represent Indian cinema on an international platform.
