Aamir Khan expressed his delight upon learning that Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards. Following announcements from Kiran Rao, Nitanshi Goel, and the film’s cast on social media, Aamir shared his own heartfelt statement. The actor-producer conveyed his gratitude to everyone for their recognition and support of the film.
In response to the exciting news about Laapataa Ladies, Aamir stated, “We are all thrilled with this announcement. I am incredibly proud of Kiran and her entire team. I extend my sincere thanks to the selection committee of the Film Federation of India for choosing our film to represent India at the Oscars. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to our audience, the media, and the entire film fraternity for their overwhelming love and support for Laapataa Ladies. I also want to thank Jio and Netflix for being fantastic partners throughout this journey.
I’m overjoyed that our hard work has finally paid off. Thank you, everyone . Here’s hoping that Laapataa Ladies captures the hearts of the Academy members. Love, A.”
Aamir Khan’s production company, Aamir Khan Productions, previously submitted Lagaan (2001) and Taare Zameen Par (2007) as India’s official entries to the Oscars. Notably, Lagaan remains the only Indian film to reach the top five nominations at the 74th Academy Awards in 2002. With Laapataa Ladies now selected, it becomes the third film from Aamir’s banner to represent India at the Oscars.
About Laapataa Ladies
Laapataa Ladies tells the captivating story of two brides in rural India in 2001 who accidentally get swapped during a train journey. The film is a collaborative effort, produced by Kiran Rao’s Kindling Productions, Aamir Khan Productions, and Jio Studios. Released in March 2024, it has garnered universal acclaim from critics. The film stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastav in lead roles, with supporting performances by Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam, and Geeta Aggarwal Sharma.
