HomeEntertainmentAamir Khan shares his happiness as Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies selected for India’s Oscar 2025

Aamir Khan shares his happiness as Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies selected for India’s Oscar 2025

Laapataa Ladies has been designated as India’s official submission for the Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Film category. This decision was made unanimously by a 13-member committee chaired by Assamese director Jahnu Barua.

September 23, 2024 / 18:08 IST
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Aamir Khan, the film's producer, expressed his excitement upon hearing the news.
Aamir Khan, the film's producer, expressed his excitement upon hearing the news.

Laapataa Ladies has been designated as India’s official submission for the Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Film category. This decision was made unanimously by a 13-member committee chaired by Assamese director Jahnu Barua.

Aamir Khan, the film's producer, expressed his excitement upon hearing the news. He extended his gratitude to Kiran Rao, the entire team, Netflix, and the selection committee. While talking to the media, he said, "We are all so happy with the news. I am so proud of Kiran and her entire team. I would like to thank the selection committee of the Film Federation of India, which chose our film to represent India at the Oscars."

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He concluded his statement by expressing appreciation for the viewers and media for their steadfast support and encouragement. "My heartfelt gratitude to our audience, our media, and the entire film fraternity, for all the love and support they have given Laapata Ladies. Thanks to both Jio and Netflix who have been great partners to work with. I am so happy that all our hard-work has paid off. Thank you everyone. Here’s hoping that Laapata Ladies is able to win the hearts of the members of the Academy," he concluded his statement.

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