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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, …

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 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", 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 …

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 …

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. …

‘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 …

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 …

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, …

For Payal Kapadia, director of All We Imagine As Light, awards don’t define the value of a piece of work. Speaking to us ahead of her film’s theatrical release on November 22 in India, Kapadia says awards are a “bonus” and not the measure of how a film is liked. Though she does know that “it is because of the …

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 …

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

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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Kiran Rao is on cloud nine over her film Laapataa Ladies getting picked as India's official entry for Oscars. Kiran expresses gratitude Laapataa Ladies has been produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, and Jyoti Deshpande. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} “I am deeply honoured and beyond delighted that our film Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards. …