Kiran Rao’  Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for Oscars

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Presented by Jio Studios, Laapataa Ladies generated immense excitement and received a positive reception from both audiences and critics. The film continues to earn recognition and has been picked as India’s official entry to the 97^th Academy Awards, set to take place next year in March. The rural drama beat 29 other movies from India to enter the Oscars 2025 race.

The Film Federation of India (FFI) has confirmed that the Kiran Rao-directorial, co-produced by Aamir Khan along with Rao and Jyoti Deshpande, will now represent India. After Lagaan in 2001, this is the second Aamir Khan production to be nominated for the Oscar honors.

Sharing her excitement, Jyoti Deshpande, President, Media and Content Business, Relaince India Limited, said, “Laapataa Ladies being selected as India’s entry for Oscar is a true testimony of our vision and commitment to Make in India and Show the world…this film has got unlimited love from audiences all over the world already and is one of the most watched films globally on OTT after its theatrical run. Jio Studios will do everything in our power to make India proud on a global stage and I thank the Film Federation of India for this honor and privilege.”

The film, a delightful comedy about the misadventures of two young brides who become separated on the same train, is a blend of mistaken identities and laugh-out-loud escapades, with a powerful social message in the climax. Featuring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava and Ravi Kishan, Laapataa Ladies is set to bring its unique charm and humor to a new territory—the Oscar influencers.

The script is based on an award-winning story by Biplab Goswami. The screenplay and dialogues are written by Sneha Desai, with additional dialogues penned by Divyanidhi Sharma.