Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies has been nominated for Best International Film at the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024, competing against films like Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, and others. The winner will be announced on March 14, 2025, in a prestigious ceremony.
The film, which premiered in Japan on October 4, 2024, tells the story of two brides who are mistakenly swapped during a train journey, triggering a series of comedic and emotional events. Laapataa Ladies was released in India in March 2024 and received a positive response. Despite not being nominated for the Best International Feature category at the Oscars 2025, the film’s nomination at the Japan Academy Film Prize has been a major highlight.
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The film's producers, including Aamir Khan Productions and Jio Studios, expressed their disappointment about the Oscars but also conveyed their gratitude for the support the film has received. They acknowledged their appreciation for the recognition and for being considered by the Academy members and FFI jury.
Directed by Kiran Rao and written by Biplab Goswami, Laapataa Ladies features Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan in key roles. The film’s unique storyline, blending humor and emotion, has garnered attention worldwide, making it one of the most talked-about Indian films in recent times. As the Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony draws near, Laapataa Ladies has become a proud symbol of Indian cinema’s growing presence on the global stage.
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