September 23, 2024 2:25 PM

Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is India’s official entry for the 97th Oscars

India has officially selected 'Laapataa Ladies' as its entry for the Best Foreign Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. The film, directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, aims to spotlight significant social issues while representing Indian cinema on the global stage. The announcement has been confirmed by Kiran Rao's team. 'Laapataa Ladies' explores themes of gender equality and women's empowerment in rural India. The film follows the story of two brides who are inadvertently sw...