Laapataa Ladies on OTT: Where to watch India's official entry for Oscars 2025
Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been officially selected as India’s entry for the Oscars 2025 for foreign film category, the Film Federation of India announced on Monday. This Hindi film, a satirical take on patriarchy, was chosen from a pool of 29 films, including prominent titles like the Bollywood blockbuster Animal, Malayalam National Award-winning Aattam, and Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light. The movie was co-produced by Kiran Rao's ex-husband Aamir Khan.
Laapataa Ladies on OTT
Since its release on Netflix on April 26, Laapataa Ladies has been met with widespread acclaim, with audiences taking to social media platforms like X to share their favorite moments from the film. Fans have particularly praised Rao's nuanced direction and the film’s witty yet poignant portrayal of patriarchal norms. It movie can be watched on OTT platform Netflix.
This is Rao’s second feature film as a director, following her critically acclaimed debut with Dhobi Ghat in 2010. The inspiration for Laapataa Ladies comes from Biplab Goswami’s story Two Brides, which Aamir Khan discovered during a scriptwriting competition. The movie was filmed in the rural heartlands of Madhya Pradesh.
Laapataa Ladies Plot and Cast
Set in the fictional state of Nirmal Pradesh, Laapataa Ladies follows the journey of two newlywed brides, Phool Kumari and another unnamed bride, as they navigate a series of accidental misadventures. After getting married, Phool Kumari and her husband, Deepak, board a crowded train with many other brides. Due to
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