India has officially selected ‘Laapataa Ladies’ as its entry for the Best Foreign Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. On 23rd September, the Film Federation of India made the announcement.
- The film, directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, aims to spotlight significant social issues while representing Indian cinema on the global stage.
- The light-hearted satire on patriarchy was chosen from a list of 29 films, including Bollywood hit Animal, Malayalam National Award winner Aattam and Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light.
- ‘Laapataa Ladies’ explores themes of gender equality and women’s empowerment in rural India.
- The film follows the story of two brides who are inadvertently switched during a train journey in 2001.
- The film, which was released in March, also features performances by Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam, and Geeta Aggarwal Sharma, contributing to a diverse cast that adds depth to the narrative.
- The Academy Awards is scheduled to be held on March 2, 2025.
