Oscar Contender ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Released in Japan

Mumbai: ‘Laapataa Ladies’, made by Aamir Khan Productions and Jio Studios has been officially released in Japan.

Directed by Kiran Rao, this delightful film with its unique blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling has been selected as India’s Oscar contender.

Set against the backdrop of rural India, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ tells the intriguing story of two brides who become separated during a train journey. The film is adapted from an award-winning story by Biplab Goswami.

At the recent Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024, it was honored with the Best Film Critics’ Choice Award.

Produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande under the Aamir Khan Productions and Kindling Productions banners, the film features a screenplay and dialogue crafted by Sneha Desai, with additional contributions from Divyanidhi Sharma. This collaboration of talented minds has resulted in a film that is as engaging as it is thought-provoking.