The Crossbill News Desk
India’s official entry for the Oscars, Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, has been eliminated from the International Feature Film category, as announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on December 17.
The Film Federation of India (FFI) had selected the comedy-drama to represent the country, but it did not make it to the shortlist of 15 films.
Despite the setback, the team behind Laapataa Ladies expressed gratitude for the journey and the support they received.
In a statement, the production teams of Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions said, “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.”
While Laapataa Ladies missed out, India’s presence was still felt in the shortlist. British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri’s Santosh, the UK’s official entry, made it to the International Feature Film shortlist.
Starring Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar, the film tells the story of a newly widowed housewife (played by Goswami) who inherits her late husband’s police job and becomes entangled in a murder investigation involving a young Dalit girl.
Goswami emphasized that India has every reason to take pride in Santosh.
“There is a huge Indian team involved. India has every reason to be proud of it as well. I don’t think it is a country specific thing. It’s more thematic. It’s about storytelling and diversity. It doesn’t matter where the film comes from, the story is still rooted in India,” she told Hindustan Times.
Meanwhile, another India-based project, Anuja by Adam J. Graves, has been shortlisted in the Live Action Short category. Produced by Mindy Kaling and others, Anuja addresses the issue of child labour through the story of two sisters navigating life’s challenges.
The final list of nominees for the Academy Awards will be announced in January, with high expectations surrounding the shortlisted projects.
While Laapataa Ladies will not advance, the spotlight remains on India-linked stories that continue to captivate global audiences.
The Film Federation of India (FFI) had selected the comedy-drama to represent the country, but it did not make it to the shortlist of 15 films.
Despite the setback, the team behind Laapataa Ladies expressed gratitude for the journey and the support they received.
In a statement, the production teams of Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions said, “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.”
While Laapataa Ladies missed out, India’s presence was still felt in the shortlist. British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri’s Santosh, the UK’s official entry, made it to the International Feature Film shortlist.
Starring Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar, the film tells the story of a newly widowed housewife (played by Goswami) who inherits her late husband’s police job and becomes entangled in a murder investigation involving a young Dalit girl.
Goswami emphasized that India has every reason to take pride in Santosh.
“There is a huge Indian team involved. India has every reason to be proud of it as well. I don’t think it is a country specific thing. It’s more thematic. It’s about storytelling and diversity. It doesn’t matter where the film comes from, the story is still rooted in India,” she told Hindustan Times.
Meanwhile, another India-based project, Anuja by Adam J. Graves, has been shortlisted in the Live Action Short category. Produced by Mindy Kaling and others, Anuja addresses the issue of child labour through the story of two sisters navigating life’s challenges.
The final list of nominees for the Academy Awards will be announced in January, with high expectations surrounding the shortlisted projects.
While Laapataa Ladies will not advance, the spotlight remains on India-linked stories that continue to captivate global audiences.
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