Aamir Khan Productions breaks silence over ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Oscars 2025 snub
The HinduAamir Khan Productions has issued an official statement following the exclusion of Laapataa Ladies from the Oscars 2025 shortlist for Best International Feature Film. In a statement, Aamir Khan Productions expressed disappointment but maintained a tone of gratitude: “Laapataa Ladies did not make it to the Academy Awards shortlist this year, and we are of course disappointed, but equally we are immensely grateful for the incredible support and belief we’ve received throughout this journey. We at Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios and Kindling Productions extend our gratitude to the Academy members and the FFI jury for considering our film. While the Oscars race continues with frontrunners like Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here and Kneecap, the exclusion of Laapataa Ladies adds another chapter to India’s contentious history with the Academy Awards.