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

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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, …

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

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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 …

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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 …

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

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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 …

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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 …

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‘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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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" …

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

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao kickstart Laapataa Ladies Oscars campaign with dinner event at Vikas Khanna's NYC restaurant

Hindustan Times

Aamir Khan was recently spotted at an Indian restaurant The Bungalow in New York, USA kicking off the Laapataa Ladies campaign for Oscars 2025. Kiran Rap met Vikas Khanna in New York ahead of Laapataa Ladies Oscar 2025 promotions. In a picture shared online, Aamir and Kiran were seen posing alongside Vikas Khanna at Laapataa Ladies special event in New …

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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...'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao kickstart Laapataa Ladies Oscars campaign with dinner event at Vikas Khanna's NYC restaurant

Kiran Rao: Championing Diverse Storytelling in the Film Industry

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

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