Aamir Khan’s reaction to “Laapataa Ladies” heading for the Oscars:
- Official Entry: “Laapataa Ladies,” directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025.
- Aamir Khan’s Reaction: Aamir Khan expressed immense pride and happiness, stating he is “so proud of Kiran and her entire team”.
- Gratitude: Aamir thanked the Film Federation of India for selecting their film and expressed gratitude to the audience, media, and film fraternity for their support.
- Production Details: The film is a joint production by Kiran Rao’s Kindling Productions, Aamir Khan Productions, and Jio Studios.
- Plot Summary: “Laapataa Ladies” is a social comedy-drama set in rural India in 2001, revolving around two brides who accidentally get swapped during a train journey.
- Critical Acclaim: Released in March 2024, the film has received universal praise from critics for its storytelling and performances.
- Cast: The film features Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam, and Geeta Aggarwal Sharma in key roles.
- Previous Entries: This is the third film from Aamir Khan Productions to be selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars, following “Lagaan” (2001) and “Taare Zameen Par” (2007).
- Streaming: “Laapataa Ladies” began streaming on Netflix from April 26, 2024.
- Oscar Hopes: Aamir Khan hopes that “Laapataa Ladies” will win the hearts of the Academy members and bring home the prestigious award.
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