Kiran Rao’s movies have been selected for the Best Foreign Film category
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has been selected for Oscars 2025 in the best foreign film category, competing against Kartik Aryan’s ‘Chandu Champion’, Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’, Prabhas’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, the award-winning ‘Attam’, Rajkumar’s ‘Srikanth’ and Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Sam Bahadur’.
Amir Khan expressed his gratitude while also thanking his team and director, he says “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. My heartfelt gratitude to our audience, our media, and the entire film fraternity, for all the love and support they have given Laapata Ladies. thanks to both Jio and Netflix who have been great partners to work with. am so happy that all our hard work has paid off. Thank you everyone. Here’s hoping that Laapata Ladies is able to win the hearts of the members of the Academy.”
Kiran Rao, the movie’s director, also expressed her excitement by saying “I am deeply honored and beyond delighted that our film ‘Laapata 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 enthusiasms.” she continued.
Reactions on social media (twitter and x)
- An X user said, “The Indian Oscar jury has continued its stupidity streak and selected Laapataa Ladies for Oscars instead of Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light. Given her history with the government, this was probably expected. What the f*** even.”
2. Another tweeted, “I loved Laapataa Ladies and believe it’s a supremely well-made film. But sending it to the Oscars as India’s official entry is like handing a batter a Player-of-the-Match Award when you have proof a bowler – Cannes Grand Prix – winner All We Imagine as Light – won you the game.”
About the movie:
Laapata Ladies is a satire – a lighthearted movie against patriarchy. It comments on social discrimination and gender roles in our society, which mainly focuses on women’s identity and traditional roles.
It tells of a story of two brides who get lost and get exchanged in a train which further leads to chaotic and humorous, yet thought-provoking, events.
