With Laapataa Ladies' exit, India's Oscar hopes rest with 2-time Academy Award winner Guneet Monga again
2 weeks, 5 days ago

With Laapataa Ladies' exit, India's Oscar hopes rest with 2-time Academy Award winner Guneet Monga again

Hindustan Times  

India's hopes at the 2025 Oscars now rest on Anuja, a live-action short film produced by Guneet Monga, after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies did not make it to the next round in the International Feature Film category. Laapataa Ladies, which was India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category, could not advance further, leaving many fans and filmmakers disappointed. Monga's Anuja has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced 30 shortlisted films in contention for the Best Live Action Short and Best Animated Short Oscar categories.

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'Santosh' actor Shahana Goswami breaks silence on 'Laapataa Ladies' selection and exit from Oscars 2025
1 week, 4 days ago

'Santosh' actor Shahana Goswami breaks silence on 'Laapataa Ladies' selection and exit from Oscars 2025

India TV News  

One of 2024 much loved Bollywood films, 'Laapataa Ladies' was India's official entry for the 97th Oscar Awards. Moreover, social media users called out the Film Federation of India for ignoring Payal Kapadia's Cannes Grand Prix award-winning film 'All We Imagine As Light' Now Indian actor Shahana Goswami has reacted to this. For the unversed, Shahana's film 'Santosh' has been …

Oscars 2025: Will directors continue to look across the globe?
1 week, 4 days ago

Oscars 2025: Will directors continue to look across the globe?

LA Times  

Any group that wants to recognize the work of the women behind two of the year’s best movies — the poignant poetry of Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” and the bruising body horror in Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” — is OK with me, even if that group is the Golden Globes, an organization that seems to exist solely …

Shahana Goswami on Laapataa Ladies' exit from Oscars: It's still a big win
1 week, 4 days ago

Shahana Goswami on Laapataa Ladies' exit from Oscars: It's still a big win

India Today  

Social media has been ablaze ever since the Academy announced the shortlisted films moving ahead in the Oscars race. While Laapataa Ladies, which was India’s official entry, did not make the cut, the Hindi-language film Santosh, representing the UK, has advanced in the competition. Actor Shahana Goswami, who plays the titular role in the Sandhya Suri film, spoke exclusively to …

After Hansal Mehta, Vikramaditya Motwane Expresses Disappointment With Laapataa Ladies As India
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

After Hansal Mehta, Vikramaditya Motwane Expresses Disappointment With Laapataa Ladies As India

ABP News  

Looks like some filmmakers were not impressed with India's official entry for Oscars 2021 'Laapataa Ladies'. After Ricky Kej and Hansal Mehta, 'Udaan' fame Vikramaditya Motwane expressed his disappointment at Kiran Rao's film as Film Federation's first choice for entry at Oscars. When Motwane was asked why he did not think 'Laapataa Ladies' was the best fit for India's official …

Vikramaditya Motwane slams FFI for not choosing All We Imagine As Light over Laapataa Ladies for Oscars
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Vikramaditya Motwane slams FFI for not choosing All We Imagine As Light over Laapataa Ladies for Oscars

Hindustan Times  

After Hansal Mehta and Ricky Kej, now, filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane has expressed his disappointment about sending Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for Oscars 2025. Vikramaditya Motwane thinks Laapataa Ladies was not right choice for Oscars When asked for his opinion about Laapataa Ladies being fit for India's official entry to Oscars 2025, Vikramaditya Motwane said, “Depends on what you …

Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars race: Understanding India's 'official entry' process
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars race: Understanding India's 'official entry' process

India Today  

India might be producing maximum films in a year, but the nation is yet to win an Oscar in the Best International Films category. Process of choosing India's official entry The Academy Awards celebrates films made outside the US every year under the category 'Best International Feature Film', previously called Best Foreign Film. This year, 29 films in various Indian …

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race

Deccan Chronicle  

The Oscar run of Laapataa Ladies is over! Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan’s movie was India’s official entry in the Best Foreign Language Film Category for the 97th Academy Awards, but didn’t make it to the final shortlist. As soon as it became clear that Laapataa Ladies didn’t make it to the list, the debate whether the Film Federation of …

Guneet Monga On Anuja Making It To Shortlist For Oscars 2025: This Is A Humbling Recognition Of...'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Guneet Monga On Anuja Making It To Shortlist For Oscars 2025: This Is A Humbling Recognition Of...'

ABP News  

While 'Laapataa Ladies' may have been eliminated from the 2025 Oscars race, India’s Oscar hopes are alive, thanks to the inclusion of 'Anuja' in the Best Live Action Short Film category. The film, produced by the Guneet Monga Kapoor, marks yet another milestone for the producer, who has already earned international acclaim for her previous works. End of Sentence’ took …

‘This is not the end but…’: Aamir Khan’s production house issues first comment as Laapataa Ladies exits Oscar race
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘This is not the end but…’: Aamir Khan’s production house issues first comment as Laapataa Ladies exits Oscar race

Live Mint  

Days after Aamir Khan Productions' Laapataa Ladies made an exit from the Oscars 2025 run, its producers Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios and Kindling Productions have shared their reactions. 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." Comments on Laapataa Ladies' selection for …

Aamir Khan Productions Reacts To Laapataa Ladies' Elimination From Oscars 2025 Race
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Aamir Khan Productions Reacts To Laapataa Ladies' Elimination From Oscars 2025 Race

ABP News  

The producers of 'Laapataa Ladies'—Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions—have shared their response to the film’s exit from the Oscars 2025 race. Aamir Khan Productions' statement In a heartfelt statement, Aamir Khan Productions said, “Laapataa Ladies did not make it to the Academy Awards shortlist this year, and we are of course disappointed, but equally we are immensely …

Guneet Monga reacts to her film Anuja making it to the shortlist for Oscars 2025. Here’s what she said
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Guneet Monga reacts to her film Anuja making it to the shortlist for Oscars 2025. Here’s what she said

Hindustan Times  

They believe that this recognition is a testament to the strength and impact of their moving story. Anuja has made it to the shortlist in the Best Live-Action Short Film category for the upcoming Oscars 2025 award ceremony. Anuja team reacts Producer Guneet is elated that a story of two sisters from India is in the race to the Oscars. …

Aamir Khan Productions breaks silence over ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Oscars 2025 snub
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Aamir Khan Productions breaks silence over ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Oscars 2025 snub

The Hindu  

Aamir 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 …

Laapataa Ladies team disappointed after Kiran Rao's film exits Oscars 2025 race: ‘For us, this is not the end’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Laapataa Ladies team disappointed after Kiran Rao's film exits Oscars 2025 race: ‘For us, this is not the end’

Hindustan Times  

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies failed to make the shortlist of the Best International Feature category of Oscars 2025. Thank you for being part of this journey.” Helmed by Kiran Rao and produced by Rao, Aamir Khan, and Jyoti Deshpande, Laapataa Ladies tells the story of two young newly-wed brides who get exchanged during a train ride to …

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race: Chhaya Kadam, Sparsh Shrivastava react
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race: Chhaya Kadam, Sparsh Shrivastava react

Hindustan Times  

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, India's official entry in the International Feature Film category, is out of the Oscars race. A still from Laapataa Ladies The film starred Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam in pivotal roles. Mujhe yakeen tha aur mujhse zyada film industry ke logon ko yakeen tha, film ko pyaar karne waale logon …

Chhaya Kadam reacts as Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars 2025 race: ‘We had envisioned such big things for our film’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chhaya Kadam reacts as Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars 2025 race: ‘We had envisioned such big things for our film’

Hindustan Times  

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the shortlists for 10 categories for the upcoming 97th Academy. Chhaya Kadam says she is upset after Laapataa Ladies fail to get shortlisted for Oscar 2025. Chhaya Kadam upset as Laapataa Ladies fail to get shortlisted for Oscars 2025 Chhaya Kadam, who essayed the role of Manju Mai in Kiran …

Hansal Mehta, Ricky Kej Take A Dig At FFI's Film Choices Over Kiran Rao Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Exit
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hansal Mehta, Ricky Kej Take A Dig At FFI's Film Choices Over Kiran Rao Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Exit

ABP News  

Director Hansal Mehta criticised the Film Federation of India after the Academy failed to shortlist Laapataa Ladies for the 2025 Oscars. The Kiran Rao film had been selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature category, but it was revealed on Tuesday that it did not make to the shortlist. Sharing the list of shortlisted films for the …

Oscars 2025: FFI lampooned for ‘Laapataa Ladies’ debacle as India misses out yet again
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Oscars 2025: FFI lampooned for ‘Laapataa Ladies’ debacle as India misses out yet again

The Hindu  

Once again, the Film Federation of India finds itself in the crosshairs of national ire. The recent announcement of the 15 films shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars sparked outrage among cinephiles, critics, and filmmakers in India when Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies failed to make the cut. year… pic.twitter.com/iWGpSXY1KD — Ricky Kej December 18, …

Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies out of the Oscar 2025 race: Ricky Kej says 'was absolutely the wrong choice to represent India for the...'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies out of the Oscar 2025 race: Ricky Kej says 'was absolutely the wrong choice to represent India for the...'

Firstpost  

The Academy announced the films shortlisted in the category on Tuesday and Laapataa Ladies didn’t make it to the cut Kiran Rao’s directorial and Aamir Khan’s production venture Laapataa Ladies, which was India’s official submission for the Best International Feature category, is out of the Oscars 2025 race. #LaapataaLadies is a very well made, entertaining movie, but was absolutely the …

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race; internet wants FFI members fired: 'Let those who understand cinema take over'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race; internet wants FFI members fired: 'Let those who understand cinema take over'

Hindustan Times  

The shortlist of 15 films eligible for the Best International Feature Film award at the 2025 Oscars was announced by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences on Tuesday. Internet's anger at FFI Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, was unanimously selected as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards earlier this …

Oscars 2025: Laapataa Ladies Out Of The Race; Anuja Keeps India’s Hopes Alive
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Oscars 2025: Laapataa Ladies Out Of The Race; Anuja Keeps India’s Hopes Alive

ABP News  

India’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, Laapataa Ladies, is no longer in contention as it failed to make the shortlist of 15 films announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday. India’s official entry Laapataa Ladies is no longer in the Oscars race Directed by Kiran Rao, Laapataa …

‘Indian films laapataa’: Hansal Mehta slams FFI's ‘strike rate’ after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars 2025 race
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Indian films laapataa’: Hansal Mehta slams FFI's ‘strike rate’ after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars 2025 race

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and composer Ricky Kej wasted no time in calling out the Film Federation of India after India's official entry for Oscars 2025, Kiran Rao's satire Laapataa Ladies, failed to make the cut in the shortlist of the Best International Feature category. Hansal sarcastically flagged FFI's dismal “strike rate and selection of movies year after year.” Hansal Mehta …

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race

Deccan Chronicle  

"Laapataa Ladies", India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Hindi film, directed by Kiran Rao, is not part of the shortlist of 15 features that will be vying for a spot in the final five, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday …

Not Laapataa Ladies, but this Hindi-language film has made it to Oscars 2025 shortlist
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Not Laapataa Ladies, but this Hindi-language film has made it to Oscars 2025 shortlist

Hindustan Times  

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday unveiled the names of the projects that are eligible for the Oscars 2025 race. Santosh, a Hindi-language international co-production set in rural north India, has found a spot in the 'Best International Feature Film' category. Shahana Goswami's Santosh made it to the shortlist of the Best International Feature at Oscars …

Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies OUT of Oscars 2025 race, loses to THESE movies
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies OUT of Oscars 2025 race, loses to THESE movies

Live Mint  

Kiran Rao's directorial 'Laapataa Ladies', which was India's official entry to the Best Foreign Language Film category, is out of the Oscars race. Meanwhile, the film's team including director Kiran Rao and producer Aamir Khan already kickstarted the campaign for Oscars 2025. Notably, Aamir Khan's iconic Lagaan was the last Indian film to secure a spot in the top five …

Chhaya Kadam on Laapataa Ladies missing Oscars shortlist: We shall keep fighting
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chhaya Kadam on Laapataa Ladies missing Oscars shortlist: We shall keep fighting

India Today  

Actor Chhaya Kadam reacted to the exclusion of Laapataa Ladies from the International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the shortlists for 10 categories for the 97th Academy Awards, with Kiran Rao’s film failing to make the cut. While speaking to News18, Chhaya, who played the role of Manju …

Laapataa Ladies OUT but Santosh is still IN: A look at 97th Oscars International Feature Film shortlist
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Laapataa Ladies OUT but Santosh is still IN: A look at 97th Oscars International Feature Film shortlist

India TV News  

Kiran Rao's most celebrated film 'Laapataa Ladies' was India's official entry for Oscar 2025. However, the film failed to make it to the top 15 shortlist in the Best International Feature Film category. Top 15 of 97th Oscars International Feature Film Shortlist Brazil- I’m Still Here Canada- Universal Language Czech Republic- Waves Denmark- The Girl with the Needle France- Emilia …

Aamir Khan Productions reacts to Laapataa Ladies losing out at Oscar Best International Film shortlist
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Aamir Khan Productions reacts to Laapataa Ladies losing out at Oscar Best International Film shortlist

India TV News  

2024's Bollywood film Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, was India's official entry to the Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Language Film category. However, this list didn't have the name of Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies in the shortlist of the Best International Feature Film category. Produced under the banners of Aamir Khan Productions, Kindling Pictures, and Jio Studios, Laapataa …

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies OUT of Oscar race as Academy announces shortlist for Best International Film
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies OUT of Oscar race as Academy announces shortlist for Best International Film

India TV News  

Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, was India's official entry to Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Language Film category but failed to make it into the top 10. The film's team including director Kiran Rao and producer Aamir Khan already kickstarted the campaign for the upcoming Academy Awards. Set against the backdrop of rural India, Laapataa Ladies revolves around …

Not the end: Aamir Khan Productions on Laapataa Ladies missing Oscars shortlist
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Not the end: Aamir Khan Productions on Laapataa Ladies missing Oscars shortlist

India Today  

Aamir Khan Productions, the team behind Laapataa Ladies, has released a statement after the film failed to secure a spot on the shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. “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. …

India's Laapataa Ladies out of Oscar race, Guneet Monga's short shortlisted
Trending News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India's Laapataa Ladies out of Oscar race, Guneet Monga's short shortlisted

India Today  

Kiran Rao-directed Laapataa Ladies is out of the Oscars 2025 race. In September, the film was announced as India’s official entry by the Film Federation of India committee led by Jahnu Barua. Laapataa Ladies was selected from 29 submitted films across various Indian languages, including Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light. As readers may know, Santosh had its world …

Hansal Mehta slams Film Federation's 'wrong choice' after Laapataa Ladies Oscars snub
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hansal Mehta slams Film Federation's 'wrong choice' after Laapataa Ladies Oscars snub

India Today  

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta criticised the Film Federation of India for its selection of films for the Oscars after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies—India's official entry for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards—failed to secure a nomination. Sharing a screenshot of all shortlisted films in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, Hansal Mehta wrote on X, …

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race

The Hindu  

‘Laapataa Ladies’, India’s official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. In September, the Film Federation of India unanimously chose "Laapataa Ladies" as India's official entry to the Oscars from a list of 29 films, including Bollywood hit "Animal", Malayalam National Award winner "Aattam" and Cannes winner "All We …

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, "Laapataa Ladies", India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. In September, the Film Federation of India unanimously chose "Laapataa Ladies" as India's official entry to the Oscars from a list of 29 films, including Bollywood hit "Animal", Malayalam National Award winner "Aattam" and Cannes winner …

Oscars 2025: India's Laapataa Ladies fails to feature in shortlist, out of Best International Feature category
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Oscars 2025: India's Laapataa Ladies fails to feature in shortlist, out of Best International Feature category

Hindustan Times  

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies failed to make it to the shortlist for the Oscars 2025 in the Best International Feature category. Oscars shortlist The films and countries that made it into the shortlist include: Brazil, "I'm Still Here" Canada, "Universal Language" Czech Republic, "Waves" Denmark, "The Girl with the Needle" France, "Emilia Pérez" Germany, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" …

Aamir Khan Says An Oscar Win For Laapataa Ladies Will Make People In India Go 'Ballistic'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Aamir Khan Says An Oscar Win For Laapataa Ladies Will Make People In India Go 'Ballistic'

ABP News  

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao's film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars this year, with high hopes for its success at the Academy Awards. Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies is India's official entry for the Oscars When Aamir Khan was asked about the meaning of winning an Oscar for India, he replied, …

Aamir Khan says Indians have been dying to win an Academy Award: ‘If Laapataa Ladies wins Oscar, people will…’
Trending News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Aamir Khan says Indians have been dying to win an Academy Award: ‘If Laapataa Ladies wins Oscar, people will…’

Hindustan Times  

With Laapataa Ladies becoming India's official entry to the Oscars, all eyes are on Aamir Khan's film. He said that if Laapataa Ladies wins the Academy Award, people in India will go 'ballistic'. Aamir Khan on winning Oscar for India When asked what would it mean to him to win Oscar for India, Aamir Khan replied, "I am not quite …

Aamir Khan defends Laapataa Ladies over allegations of presenting ‘backward mentality of India’ as it heads for Oscars
1 month ago

Aamir Khan defends Laapataa Ladies over allegations of presenting ‘backward mentality of India’ as it heads for Oscars

Hindustan Times  

Aamir Khan backed Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is India's official entry to Oscars 2025 in the Best International Feature category. While promoting his film, the superstar answered if why films based in rural India are more popular among Academy voters and if Laapataa Ladies is furthering a regressive view of the country. Aamir Khan defends Laapataa Ladies. Aamir …

Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' Gears Up for Oscars with New Poster and Buzz
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' Gears Up for Oscars with New Poster and Buzz

Hindustan Times  

Laapataa Ladies, India's official entry for the Oscars 2025, has been renamed Lost Ladies as it heads to the international stage. The film's team, which began their Academy Awards campaign, took to their official Instagram account, Lost Ladies, to reveal a new poster on Tuesday. Laapataa Ladies is now Lost Ladies The poster of the Kiran Rao film features the …

Pics: Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao begin Laapataa Ladies Oscars campaign in New York
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pics: Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao begin Laapataa Ladies Oscars campaign in New York

India Today  

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao kicked off the Oscars 2025 campaign for Laapataa Ladies in New York with a food-filled celebration. Vikas also posted a photo of Aamir and Mysha on his stories, captioning it, "My two favourite people in the world." Shine forever.” Kiran Rao shared a cheerful selfie with Vikas Khanna on her Instagram stories. Kiran’s light-hearted comedy …

Payal Kapadia interview: ‘Laapata Ladies was a sensible choice for the Oscars as lobbying in Hollywood takes money’
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia interview: ‘Laapata Ladies was a sensible choice for the Oscars as lobbying in Hollywood takes money’

Hindustan Times  

Featuring Kani Kusruti and Divya Prabha as two Malayali nurses, Prabha and Anu respectively, and Chhaya Kadam as Parvaty, the cook, the film about these three migrants is set in Mumbai and takes us through their stories. In this exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, Payal Kapadia talks about Laapataa Ladies vs her film as Oscar contenders. Were you disappointed that …

Payal Kapadia terms Laapataa Ladies's Oscar nomination 'a sensible choice'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia terms Laapataa Ladies's Oscar nomination 'a sensible choice'

India Today  

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia recently discussed her reaction to Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies being selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2025, instead of her own film, All We Imagine As Light. Payal expressed her happiness for Laapataa Ladies' nomination. Addressing the rumours that Aamir Khan's financial support might have influenced Laapataa Ladies' Oscar nomination, Payal said, "That matters in the …

Kiran Rao: Championing Diverse Storytelling in the Film Industry
2 months ago

Kiran Rao: Championing Diverse Storytelling in the Film Industry

India Today  

Kiran Rao, a celebrated director and producer, speaks about her journey in the film industry. She discusses the importance of empowering women in the industry and making cinema that can spark conversations. Laapataa Ladies, her most recent film, became India's official entry to the 97th Academy Awards. She also emphasizes the need for more diverse storytelling and encourages a more …

Payal Kapadia's Excitement Over Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Bid
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia's Excitement Over Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Bid

News 18  

Payal Kapadia expresses her excitement and joy upon the selection of Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025. The film, which received international recognition at the Cannes Film Festival, will now have the opportunity to compete on the global stage. Kapadia expressed her gratitude to the jury and the recognition she feels for her film. The film's …

Laapataa Ladies at Oscars 2025 | Sparsh Shrivastava: Kabhi socha nahin tha Oscars tak chale jaenge
3 months, 1 week ago

Laapataa Ladies at Oscars 2025 | Sparsh Shrivastava: Kabhi socha nahin tha Oscars tak chale jaenge

Hindustan Times  

Actor Sparsh Shrivastava says he was “flooded with messages” after news broke that Laapataa Ladies had been picked as India’s entry to the Oscars. A still from Laapataa Ladies He tells us, “Kabhi socha nahin tha ki Oscars tak chale jaenge. We were hoping for it, but not sure of it.” Shrivastava shares that he’s celebrating with his family in …

India Still Awaits Its First Oscar in Best Foreign Feature Film; Only 3 Out of 58 Entries Have Come Close
3 months, 1 week ago

India Still Awaits Its First Oscar in Best Foreign Feature Film; Only 3 Out of 58 Entries Have Come Close

ABP News  

New Delhi: India's official entry at the Oscars every year is a grand affair. As Kiran Rao's film wins appreciation once again, it is interesting to know that of the many movie entries that the Film Federation of India has sent to the Academy, very few have in fact been nominated for the Best International Feature Film award category. Indian …

Why Was Laapataa Ladies Selected As India's Entry To Oscars 2025? REAL Reason Revealed
3 months, 1 week ago

Why Was Laapataa Ladies Selected As India's Entry To Oscars 2025? REAL Reason Revealed

News 18  

Soon after Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies was announced as India’s official entry to the Oscars in 2025, several netizens took to social media to discuss how Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light had been ‘robbed’ of the opportunity, despite a Cannes win. When asked why Laapataa Ladies trumped the other films on the shortlist, Barua told The Indian Express, …

Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: ‘Laapataa Ladies’, filmmaker Kiran Rao’s coming-of-age tale of two young brides in rural India separated from their husbands by extenuating circumstances, will be India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards, announced the Film Federation of India on Monday. Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards The critically acclaimed film which released this March is …

Aamir Khan's Statement On Laapataa Ladies Going To Oscars 2025 As India Official Entry
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aamir Khan's Statement On Laapataa Ladies Going To Oscars 2025 As India Official Entry

ABP News  

Laapataa Ladies at Oscars 2025: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has reacted to the selection of Kiran Rao's ‘Laapataa Ladies’ as India's official entry for Oscars 2025. Aamir Khan on Laapataa Ladies selection In his statement, Aamir Khan thanked the selection committee of the Film Federation of India and said he is proud of Kiran Rao. I would like to thank …

Laapataa Ladies selected for Oscars | Kiran Rao, Ravi Kishan, Nitanshi Goel, Chhaya Kadam react
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Laapataa Ladies selected for Oscars | Kiran Rao, Ravi Kishan, Nitanshi Goel, Chhaya Kadam react

Hindustan Times  

Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and featuring a newcomer cast comprising actors Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta and Sparsh Srivastava, is selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars. Stills from Laapataa Ladies {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Kiran Rao tells us that she hopes Laapataa Ladies kickstarts conversations. Working with such passionate people who formed the team of …

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