Pratibha Ranta talks about playing Jaya in Lost Ladies: We covered our faces with a veil, I realised that our performance became nuanced"

Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies' has been chosen as India's official submission for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. This is a major milestone for the film, as it now has the opportunity to compete for one of the highest honors in world cinema. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Jio Studios, the movie boasts a strong cast, including Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Nitanshi Goel, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam.

In a joint Instagram post shared by Aamir Khan Productions and Laapataa Ladies, Pratibha Ranta, who plays the character of Jaya, opens up about her role and the challenges she encountered while working on the film. She highlights how she had to get accustomed to covering her face with a veil, wearing a saree at all times—something she had never done before—and even holding the veil with one hand throughout the film, which added a layer of complexity to her performance.

Pratibha also gave a tribute to every woman who live in rural area and work all day and night with saree on.

Pratibha stated, "So when we started shooting we had our face covered with a veil and in that moment I just realised that our performance went on becoming very nuanced. Because, we had to focus on slight details. Whether moving a hand or just holding the veil with one hand and covering our face because that's how women do in rural areas. And then moving without falling because we were wearing small heels and a saree. And I have never worn a as saree in my life and wearing saree there was actually quite difficult. But kudos to everyone in rural areas who are actually having that saree on, working day and night. I mean that's incredible."

The post read, Stepping into Jaya’s world with @pratibha_ranta ! Hear from Pratibha on how she embraced the role, maneuvering the nuances of acting beneath the veil and bringing authenticity to Jaya’s journey through every scene! #LostLadies #Jaya #BehindTheScenes

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On November 12, 2024, Pratibha Ranta shared the official poster for Laapataa Ladies's Oscar campaign on social media. Notably, the film's title has been changed from 'Laapataa Ladies' to 'Lost Ladies' for its run at the Academy Awards.

In the caption, Pratibha Ranta introduced fans to the film, writing, “Presenting the official poster for 'Lost Ladies'—a glimpse into the wild, heartfelt journey of Phool and Jaya!” The post quickly garnered attention, sparking excitement among fans who celebrated the film’s international recognition. The comment section was flooded with love and support, as many fans expressed their joy with heart and eye emojis.

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Set in 2001, 'Lost Ladies' (formerly Laapataa Ladies) follows the story of an accidental mix-up during a train journey. Deepak, a newlywed, mistakenly brings home the wrong bride, Jaya, after a crowded train ride, leaving his actual wife, Phool, stranded at a station. Phool’s journey then becomes one of self-discovery and independence as she faces the challenges of being alone, while Jaya, fleeing an abusive marriage, starts to forge a new bond with Deepak’s family. As the story progresses, Phool eventually reunites with Deepak, while Jaya pursues her dream of receiving an education.