India’s Oscar Entry Unveiled: Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies Beats Animal

Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars.

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The film offers a light-hearted satire on patriarchy, resonating with audiences.

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Chosen from a selection of 29 films, it topped strong contenders.

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Competing films included Bollywood’s Animal and Malayalam’s Aattam.

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Laapataa Ladies stars newcomers like Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastav.

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Other contenders included Tamil’s Maharaja and Telugu’s Kalki 2898 AD.

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India’s Oscar Entry Unveiled: Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies Beats Animal

September 23rd, 2024

By Rohan Gaikwad

Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars.

The film offers a light-hearted satire on patriarchy, resonating with audiences.

Chosen from a selection of 29 films, it topped strong contenders.

Competing films included Bollywood’s Animal and Malayalam’s Aattam.

Laapataa Ladies stars newcomers like Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastav.

Other contenders included Tamil’s Maharaja and Telugu’s Kalki 2898 AD.

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