Laapataa Ladies: Kareena Kapoor says ‘great stories deserve great recognition’ as Kiran Rao directorial gets selected for Oscars 2025

Laapataa Ladies: Kareena Kapoor says ‘great stories deserve great recognition’ as Kiran Rao directorial gets selected for Oscars 2025

As a lifestyle expert with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, I can confidently say that the selection of Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies for the Oscars 2025 is a significant milestone not only for Indian cinema but also for women-centric stories worldwide.


Since Kiran Rao’s film Laapataa Ladies was chosen for the Oscars 2025, the entire crew has been inundated with well-wishes and congratulatory messages. Simultaneously, Kareena Kapoor has also shared her joy, expressing that “exceptional stories should receive outstanding recognition.

On September 24th, Kareena Kapoor shared a post on her Instagram stories, which served as the official announcement for Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies as their entry for the Oscars 2025. The post included Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, Ravi Kishan, and Sparsh Shrivastava.

I’d like to extend a hearty congratulations to the entire team at Bebo, represented by @roadyness, @aamirkhanproductions, @pratibha_ranta, @nitanshigoelofficial, @shrivastavasparsh and @ravikishann. Your stories are truly exceptional and deserve all the praise (giving a round of applause). I’m beaming with joy for you all! 🌈❤️

The actress also added Doubtwa song from the movie in the background .

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Laapataa Ladies: Kareena Kapoor says ‘great stories deserve great recognition’ as Kiran Rao directorial gets selected for Oscars 2025

Following the formal declaration, Kiran Rao expressed her thanks on her Instagram platform.

I am incredibly proud and thrilled beyond belief that our movie Laapataa Ladies has been selected to represent India at the Academy Awards! This honor is a clear reflection of the hard work and commitment from my entire team, whose unwavering passion turned this story into reality. Movies have always been an incredible tool for connecting people emotionally, breaking down barriers, and sparking important discussions. I eagerly anticipate that this film will strike a chord with global audiences, much like it has in India.

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Various Bollywood stars joined the comment thread, sending heartfelt congratulations to the team as they embarked on their historic journey, winning an Oscar for the first time.

Recently wed actress Aditi Rao Hydari excitedly responded with several red heart emojis to a congratulatory message from Sharvari, who wrote, “Immense congratulations, Ma’am, and a warm embrace.” Actor-writer Piyush Mishra joined in by sending well wishes, while Karisma Kapoor also extended her congratulations. Other notable figures like Karan Johar, Prateik Babbar, Mona Singh, Bhumi Pednekar, Radhika Apte, Dia Mirza, and several others reacted to the post as well.

The film “Laapataa Ladies” is helmed by Kiran Rao and financed by Aamir Khan’s production house, Aamir Khan Productions. This movie has been chosen to represent India in the Best Foreign Film Category among a pool of 29 other films.

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2024-09-24 14:07