Aamir Khan productions 'Laapataa Ladies' to release in Japan on this date, director Kiran Rao says ‘this feels like a full-circle moment’

Laapataa Ladies, which made waves in theaters upon its release in March 2024, is set to make its mark in Japan.

The film, which delighted audiences for over 100 days before continuing to garner praise on OTT platforms, will debut in Japan on October 4, 2024.

This charming comedy revolves around the humorous misadventures of two young brides who are separated on a train, leading to a series of mistaken identities and laugh-out-loud situations.

Starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan, Laapataa Ladies promises to bring its unique blend of humor and heart to a new audience in Japan.

Director Kiran Rao expressed her excitement about the international release, saying, “I’m thrilled that Laapataa Ladies is making its way to Japan. As someone who deeply admires Japanese cinema, this feels like a full-circle moment.

I have always been fascinated by Japanese culture, and I hope the film’s emotional depth will resonate with Japanese viewers just as it did with our own audience.”

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Kiran further noted, “This release represents a significant milestone for the film and highlights how cinema can connect different cultures through shared stories and emotions. It’s surreal to see a film so personal to me reaching new audiences across the globe. I’m incredibly grateful to Jio Studios and Aamir Khan Productions for their support in expanding the film’s international presence. Taking it to Japan is an exciting new chapter, and their enthusiasm has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life.”

Laapataa Ladies is presented by Jio Studios, with Kiran Rao directing and Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, and Jyoti Deshpande producing.

The film is produced under the banners of Aamir Khan Productions and Kindling Productions, with the screenplay and dialogues crafted by Sneha Desai and Divyanidhi Sharma. The story is based on an award-winning script by Biplab Goswami.