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Aamir Khan expresses gratitude after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies becomes India's official entry to Oscars 2025

Aamir Khan produced and Kiran Rao directed Laapataa Ladies became India's official entry to the Oscars 2025. 

Aamir Khan expresses gratitude after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies becomes India's official entry to Oscars 2025
Aamir Khan, Laapataa Ladies poster

Last Updated: 06.39 PM, Sep 23, 2024

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Kiran Rao's directorial Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2025. The film continues to receive love and attention even after months of release. Starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam in key roles, the film is currently streaming on Netflix. Now, reacting to the big news, Aamir Khan Productions penned a gratitude note. 

Aamir Khan reacts to Laapataa Ladies becoming India's official entry for Oscars 2025

Aamir Khan Productions took to their official Instagram Story and shared a gratitude note after Kiran Rao's directorial Laapataa Ladies became India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards,

The post read, "Heartfelt thanks to the Film Federation of India selection committee for choosing our film Laapataa Ladies to represent India at the Oscars! We are immensely grateful to our audiences, the media, and the film fraternity for their overwhelming love and support for Laapataa Ladies."

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Aamir Khan Productions
Aamir Khan Productions

In a statement, he also said, "We are all so happy with the news. I am so proud of Kiran and her entire team."

"I am so happy that all our hard-work has paid off. Thank you everyone. Here’s hoping that Laapata Ladies is able to win the hearts of the members of the Academy. Love ,” the actor added.

Kiran Rao feels honored

Reacting to the big news, Kiran Rao shared in a statement that she is deeply honored and delighted that her film 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," Rao added. 

The filmmaker also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the selection committee and to everyone who believed in this film. 

She said, "​It is indeed a great privilege to be selected from among such amazing Indian films this year - who are equally worthy contenders for this honor."

Meanwhile, the 13-member select committee headed by Assamese director Jahnu Barua decided on Laapataa Ladies for reckoning in the best international film category at the Academy Awards.

From screenplay to dialogue and acting skills, Laapataa Ladies truly proved why it is one of a kind. 

Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan to join hands for another project?

In a recent event, Kiran was asked about collaborating with Aamir again. She revealed that she really likes working with him and will work together again soon. 

Rao shared, “No, we will definitely work together in the future. I don’t know in what capacity because I enjoy working with him, you know, he was the producer on this. Aamir found the script. So I’m always keen to work with him again.”

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