Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and team express disappointment
Laapataa Ladies, aka Lost Ladies, is no more in the Oscars 2025 run. On December 17, The Academy announced the shortlist of movies and the Kiran Rao directorial was not mentioned in the list for Best International Feature Film Category. A lot of fans have shared their sad reactions to the new. Now, Aamir Khan, Kiran, and the production team also shared their reactions.
Aamir Khan Productions react to Lost Ladies’ losing the Oscars 2025 run
The official statement reads, “Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) did not make it to the Academy Awards shortlist this year, and we are of course disappointed, but equally we are immensely grateful for the incredible support and belief we’ve received throughout this journey.”
Further, the team expressed their gratitude that Laapataa Ladies was considered to represent India this year for the Academy. “We at Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions extend our gratitude to the Academy members and the FFI jury for considering our film. To be included in this prestigious process alongside some of the finest films from across the world is an honour in itself. Our heartfelt thanks to all the audiences around the world who have expressed their love and support for our film.”
The team even congratulated the 15 movies that have been shortlisted and wished them luck for the next stage. “For us, this is not the end but a step forward. We remain committed to bringing more powerful stories to life and sharing them with the world. Thank you for being part of this journey,” the statement reads.
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Meanwhile, Laapataa Ladies stars Sparsh Shrivastav, Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam. The movie was released in theatres on March 1, 2024, and received positive reviews. It is currently available to stream on Netflix.
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