Mumbai, Sept 23: Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies' has been choosen as India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards, scheduled to take place in March next year.
The Film Federation of India (FFI) on Monday made the announcement.
Produced by Aamir Khan in collaboration with Kiran Rao and Jyoti Despande, 'Laapataa Ladies' has garnered widespread acclaim since its release.
The film, which features a talented cast including Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan, presents a comedic tale of two young brides who find themselves lost during a train journey, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings.
Rao expressed her gratitude upon receiving the news, stating, "I am deeply honoured and delighted that our film 'Laapataa Ladies' has been chosen as India's official entry to the Academy Awards. This recognition is a testament to the tireless work of my entire team, whose dedication and passion brought this story to life."
