Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” selected for 2025 Oscar awards
- “Laapataa Ladies” by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao has been selected as India’s official Oscars 2025 entry.
- The film, directed by Kiran Rao and backed by Khan, stars Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Srivastava, and Nitanshi Goel.
- Kiran Rao expressed gratitude to the selection committee.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025. Chosen from a list of 29 films, including Ranbir Kapoor’s “Animal”, the announcement has thrilled Bollywood fans. Directed by Kiran Rao and backed by Aamir Khan, the film stars Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Srivastava, and Nitanshi Goel. The selection has sparked excitement across the industry, marking “Laapataa Ladies” as a strong contender for the prestigious Academy Awards.
The 13-member committee of The Film Federation of India, led by Assamese director Jahnu Barua, selected the Aamir Khan-backed film *Laapataa Ladies* as India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards. In a special event held in Chennai, the committee chose the film to compete in the Best Foreign Film Category.
The selection list included notable films such as Ranbir Kapoor’s “Animal”, the Malayalam National Award-winning “Aattam”, and Cannes Film Festival winner “All We Imagine As Light”. Tamil film “Maharaja”, Telugu titles “Kalki 2898 AD” and “Hanu-Man”, along with Randeep Hooda’s “Swatantraya Veer Savarkar” and Yami Gautam’s “Article 370”, were also in contention for India’s official entry to the Oscars.
In a statement shared, overjoyed Kiran Rao expressed her happiness, stating, “I am deeply honored and beyond delighted that our film Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards. This recognition is a testament to the tireless work of my entire team, whose dedication and passion brought this story to life. Cinema has always been a powerful medium to connect hearts, transcend boundaries, and ignite meaningful conversations. I hope that this film will resonate with audiences across the world, just as it has in India.”
She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the selection committee and described it as a “great privilege” to be chosen among “amazing Indian films.” She also thanked Aamir Khan Productions and Jio Studios for their support and faith in her vision. The filmmaker shared her excitement about collaborating with a passionate and talented team of professionals who contributed significantly to telling her story.
In conclusion, she thanked the entire cast and crew for their immense talent, dedication, and hard work in bringing the film to life. She also expressed gratitude to the audiences for their love, support, and belief, which she believes motivates filmmakers to push creative boundaries. “Thank you once again for this incredible honor. We look forward to taking this journey ahead with great enthusiasm,” she added.
