Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' Heads to Oscars: India's Official Entry

'Laapataa Ladies,' directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025. The film, set in rural India, follows a dramatic mix-up of brides during a train journey. Aamir and Kiran express their joy and gratitude for the recognition.

Bollywood star Aamir Khan is celebrating as the film 'Laapataa Ladies,' produced under his banner, has been chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025.

Following the announcement by the Film Federation of India, Aamir Khan issued a statement expressing pride and thanking the selection committee. '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,' Khan wrote.

Kiran Rao, the film's director, also shared her excitement and gratitude. 'I am very happy. I was not expecting an Oscar entry as many good films have been made this year. Now we will have a chance to show this film to a much larger audience,' she told ANI.

'Laapataa Ladies,' released in theaters on March 1, 2024, takes viewers back to rural India in 2001, following a narrative centered on two brides who get mixed up during a train journey. The cast includes Sparsh starred Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam.

While acknowledging the challenging path to the Oscars, Kiran emphasized the importance of the film's themes, which revolve around the issues, expectations, and aspirations of women. 'The journey to Oscars is not going to be easy but we will give it all,' she added.

Kiran also shared Aamir Khan's reaction to the news. 'Aamir is extremely happy. He congratulated the entire team,' she said.

Taking to Instagram, Kiran penned a heartfelt note: 'I am deeply honored and beyond delighted that our film Laapataa 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.'