Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and featuring a newcomer cast comprising actors Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta and Sparsh Srivastava, is selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars. The excitement surrounding the film is palpable, as the team can't contain their joy at the achievement. Also read: Kiran Rao reacts to Laapataa Ladies getting picked as India's entry for Oscars: ‘Beyond delighted’ Kiran Rao tells us that she hopes Laapataa Ladies kickstarts conversations.
"Cinema transcends all boundaries, kickstarts conversations, and I have the same hope from Laapataa Ladies," the 50-year-old says, adding, "The medium has the power to connect hearts, which is why I hope it does that throughout the world. I am thankful to the selection committee, and the people who believed in the vision for this. Working with such passionate people who formed the team of Laapataa Ladies has been a privilege.
” A post shared by IMDb India (@imdb_in) The film's actors are equally astonished by the international recognition. Nitanshi Goel, 17, who played Phool Kumari, shares her gratitude: “I feel truly so grateful, to the audience, Kiran ma’am, Aamir Khan sir. This has to be a beautiful dream; we all gave our everything to the film.
What I feel will connect with international audiences is the message conveyed through every character—they speak for themselves. We had our Japan premiere too recently, and I understood that the film’s emotional core will resonate with audie.