FFI jury head Jahnu Baruaa addresses Laapataa Ladies' Oscars exit, calls All We Imagine As Light technically ‘very poor’
3 months ago

FFI jury head Jahnu Baruaa addresses Laapataa Ladies' Oscars exit, calls All We Imagine As Light technically ‘very poor’

Hindustan Times  

Jahnu headed the 13-member committee that took the unanimous decision and picked Laapataa Ladies. Jahnu reacts to the backlash On Wednesday, Hansal and composer Ricky Kej led the wave of criticism against FFI, echoing that Laapataa Ladies was the wrong choice to represent India. Asked about people from the industry calling out FFI, to which Jahnu responded, “Well, they were not in the jury, that's all”. On people blaming FFI While Jahnu refused to comment on the factors that cut short the journey of Kiran’s film, he said people should not put the blame on the jury. Jahnu defends the jury In the interview, he also came forward to defend the jury for their decision by listing the reasons why the film got picked.

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Laapataa Ladies to compete with Oppenheimer, Poor Things for Japan Academy Film Prize | Deets Inside
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Laapataa Ladies to compete with Oppenheimer, Poor Things for Japan Academy Film Prize | Deets Inside

India TV News  

Kiran Rao Laapataa Ladies was released in Japan on October 4, 2024. After running successfully for more than 115 days, the movie has now secured its place as one of the five greatest international films at the Japan Academy Film Prize. It is significant to note that Aamir Khan's Production's Laapataa Ladies is in contention with Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, Yorgos …

Oscar Best Picture eligibility criteria explained: Why ‘Kanguva’, ‘Aadujeevitham’ made the cut over ‘Laapataa Ladies’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Oscar Best Picture eligibility criteria explained: Why ‘Kanguva’, ‘Aadujeevitham’ made the cut over ‘Laapataa Ladies’

The Hindu  

For Indians keeping a keen eye on the Academy Awards, the 2025 Oscars race is already rife with excitement. Six Indian films were found eligible for the Best Picture race, including Kanguva, Girls Will Be Girls, Santosh, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Putul, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life andPayal Kapadia’s Cannes-lauded All We Imagine As Light. Conspicuous by its absence was Kiran Rao’s …

Shahana Goswami on Laapataa Ladies' exit from Oscars: It's still a big win
2 months, 3 weeks 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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3 months 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
3 months 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 …

Hansal Mehta says he was also asked to be on FFI jury but refused as the process is 'not free of external pressures’
3 months ago

Hansal Mehta says he was also asked to be on FFI jury but refused as the process is 'not free of external pressures’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has responded after Film Federation of India head Jahnu Baruaa called All We Imagine As Light ‘very poor technically’ in a recent interview with Hindustan Times. What Hansal said about Jahnu's comment on All We Imagine As Light A person tweeted, "Jahnnu Barua is not some random masala filmmaker. What Jahnu said about Laapataa Ladies, All We …

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

FFI Jury Head Responds To Laapataa Ladies Oscars Controversy, Calls Payal Kapadia's Film 'Technically Poor'
3 months ago

FFI Jury Head Responds To Laapataa Ladies Oscars Controversy, Calls Payal Kapadia's Film 'Technically Poor'

ABP News  

After Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, exited the Oscars race, social media erupted with criticism. FFI Jury head responds to criticism after Laapataa Ladies' exit from Oscars Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and musician Ricky Kej were among those questioning the Film Federation of India’s decision, …

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

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

Netizens Slam FFI As Laapataa Ladies Crashes Out Of Oscars Race, Say All We Imagine As Light Had Better Chance
3 months ago

Netizens Slam FFI As Laapataa Ladies Crashes Out Of Oscars Race, Say All We Imagine As Light Had Better Chance

ABP News  

India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars, Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’, has failed to make it to the Academy’s shortlist. This announcement, made by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, sparked frustration among cinephiles and reignited criticism of the Film Federation of India’s selection process. The ones who are there now …

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

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

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

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

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

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

Payal Kapadia terms Laapataa Ladies's Oscar nomination 'a sensible choice'
4 months, 2 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 …

Payal Kapadia's Excitement Over Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Bid
5 months 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 …

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

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