Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s movie, “Laapataa Ladies,” did not make it to the shortlist for the Best International Feature category at the Oscars 2025. The filmmakers were disappointed but still thankful to the Academy members and the Film Federation of India (FFI) for choosing their film as India’s official entry.
In their statement, the makers said, “Although Laapataa Ladies didn’t make it to the shortlist, we are grateful for all the support we received on this journey. Being part of such a prestigious selection with great films from around the world is an honor. We want to thank everyone who loved our film and wish good luck to the teams of the shortlisted films. This isn’t the end for us. We will continue to tell powerful stories and share them with everyone.”
“Laapataa Ladies” is directed by Kiran Rao and features actors Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan. The story is about two brides who accidentally switch during a train ride to their new homes.
Some fans and filmmakers, like Hansal Mehta, criticized the Film Federation of India for their choices after “Laapataa Ladies” did not make the Oscars shortlist. Many on social media echoed this disappointment, suggesting that another film, “All We Imagine As Light” by Payal Kapadia, should have been chosen instead.
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