 Laapataa Ladies Set to Represent India on the Global Stage

Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has been selected as India's official entry for the Best International Film category at the Academy Awards.

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The film is a light-hearted satire set in rural India in 2001, focusing on two brides who accidentally get swapped during a train journey.

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The film is co-produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Rao's Kindling Productions.

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Laapataa Ladies features Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastav in the lead roles, with Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam, and Geeta Aggarwal Sharma in supporting roles.

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The film was selected by a 13-member committee, beating films like Animal, Kalki 2898 AD, Aattam, and Maharaja.

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The film, released in March 2024, received universal praise from critics for its storytelling and performances.

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Kiran Rao expressed her hopes for the film to be selected for the Oscars, emphasizing that audience response remains the greatest accolade.

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The film offers a heartwarming and empowering narrative, portraying the challenges and triumphs of women in a patriarchal society.

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