Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' Selected as India's Official Entry for Oscars 2025

Kiran Rao's ''Laapataa Ladies'', a satirical commentary on gender dynamics in rural India, has been chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025. The film, which follows two brides swapped during their wedding day train ride, was selected from a list of 29 contenders including several notable films.

Kiran Rao's ''Laapataa Ladies'', a satirical commentary on gender dynamics in rural India, has been chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025, as announced by the Film Federation of India on Monday.

The Hindi film, depicting two brides swapped on their wedding day during a 2001 train ride, was selected from 29 contenders. Critics have lauded it since its March release.

The selection committee, led by Assamese director Jahnu Barua, unanimously chose the film, also backed by Aamir Khan's production house. The team now looks forward to the journey ahead with great anticipation.