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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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, …

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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 …

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

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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 …

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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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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, …

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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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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 …

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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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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 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 …

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

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

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

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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