‘Laapataa Ladies’ is India’s entry to the Oscars!
The inspiring tale of two women discovering freedom has resonated with the nation, and My Kolkata extends congratulations to Kiran Rao
Published 24.09.24, 02:00 PM
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Over the last few years,
cinephiles had grown to fear that the only Bollywood films that could be
theatrically successful post the pandemic were either larger-than-life fantasy
dramas or high-octane action thrillers laced with misogyny. In 2023, Kiran Rao
proved everyone wrong with a film about two exchanged brides and their unique
journey to find independence. Laapataa Ladies went on to have a dream
run in theatres, and gained an even bigger audience after arriving on Netflix.
The internet erupted in celebration as it was announced that the Aamir Khan
production had been selected as India’s official entry to the 2025 Oscars. We
sincerely hope that the film’s raw vulnerability touches the hearts of the
Academy, and grants it a historic win.
And in case you're still
reading this but haven't watched the film, what are you waiting for? Stream it
on Netflix now!
—Vedant Karia
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