Laapataa Ladies' Oscars Journey: Director Kiran Rao Shares Excitement

Director Kiran Rao expresses her excitement and humility as her film 'Laapataa Ladies' is selected as India's entry for the Oscars 2025. Rao highlights the journey ahead, relying on expertise, funds, and strategic campaigning. The film, produced with Aamir Khan, showcases two brides in rural India, swapped during a train journey.

Director Kiran Rao is in a state of 'slight shock' yet thrilled that her film, 'Laapataa Ladies', will represent India at the Oscars 2025. The Film Federation of India chose the film from among 29 entries for the best international film category.

Rao admits the journey ahead is long and challenging, requiring significant expertise, funds, and strategic campaigning. 'We will put our best foot forward and try our best to take the film as far as it goes down this road towards the Oscars,' she told PTI.

'Laapataa Ladies' stars Nitanshi Goel and Pratibha Ranta as two brides in rural India who accidentally get swapped during a train journey. The film garnered positive reviews upon its release and has been praised for its heartfelt and empowering narrative.