Laapataa Ladies’ Nitanshi Goel aka Phool reacts to Kiran Rao directorial’s official selection for Oscars 2025: ‘Honestly, I’m in no position…’

Laapataa Ladies’ Nitanshi Goel aka Phool reacts to Kiran Rao directorial's official selection for Oscars 2025: ‘Honestly, I’m in no position...'

As a follower who cherishes every moment of cinema, I find myself utterly enchanted by Nitanshi Goel‘s journey with Laapataa Ladies. Her youthful exuberance and unwavering passion for her craft are truly inspiring. The way she dances her heart out in joy over this monumental achievement is a testament to the power of art, much like the film itself.


Kiran Rao’s movie Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India’s submission for the 2025 Oscars. This film fought against numerous high-profile competitors, such as Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, Kartik Aaryan’s Chandu Champion, Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 AD, the Malayalam film Aattam which won a National Award, Rajkummar Rao’s Shrikanth, and Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur. Nitanshi Goel, who played Phool in the film, has expressed her joy about this accomplishment, saying that she can’t stop receiving calls since the announcement and she “has no reason to complain.

In an interview with India Today, Nitanshi shared her excitement when she and her colleagues – director Kiran Rao, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Pratibha Ranta – collectively celebrated some good news on their WhatsApp group chat. She admitted that she was anxious to get confirmation from Kiran ma’am about the rumors she had heard in the news. She yearned for someone to confirm her joyful suspicions and even danced alone in her room to express her excitement. As the youngest member of the Laapataa Ladies team, Nitanshi declared herself as the one who does most of the dancing.

In the days ahead, she expressed her desire to rejoice with her team at the Oscars, hinting they might dance all the way there and, if fortune favors them, take home the prize. Although Aamir Khan hadn’t reached out yet, Nitanshi remained optimistic he would soon send his well-wishes to the team. Looking back on the filming process, she underlined her commitment to making sure the viewers recognized their hard work.

Goel expressed their amazement at the profound love shown by the audience, highlighting that their Oscar recognition symbolized this backing. They acknowledged the audience, Kiran Rao, and Aamir Khan for providing them the chance to present their work on an international stage, expressing immense gratitude for enabling their global success. They referred to the experience as a captivating and dreamlike episode.

Kiran Rao graciously thanked everyone in a detailed message, emphasizing the importance of movies as a means of communication. She was overjoyed and proud to announce that her film Laapataa Ladies had been chosen as India’s submission for the Oscars.

Rao pointed out that the recognition was a testament to the relentless work of her entire team, whose commitment and enthusiasm had breathed life into the tale. She underscored the fact that cinema possesses the ability to bridge hearts, surpass barriers, and inspire profound dialogues, wishing that the movie would strike a chord with global audiences just as it did in India.

Rao gratefully thanked the selection panel and everyone who supported the movie. She recognized the distinct honor of being picked out from a multitude of exceptional Indian films this year, each deserving of recognition.

In her note, she additionally expressed gratitude towards the cast, staff, and production unit for their tireless dedication. She specifically acknowledged Aamir Khan Productions and Jio Studios for their steadfast backing and faith in her concept. She reminisced about the honor of working with such a fervent and gifted team, who were dedicated to narrating this tale. She highlighted that the experience was marked by extraordinary collaboration and personal development.

Aamir Khan played a role in producing the movie that attracted notice due to its distinctive storyline. In the cast are Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan, along with others. The film, titled “Laapataa Ladies,” focuses on the lives of two newlywed brides as they embark on their respective journeys. Released earlier in the year, you can now stream it on Netflix.

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2024-09-23 14:52