Aamir Khan Elated as ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Becomes India’s Official Entry for Oscars, Reveals Kiran Rao

Kiran Rao’s film “Laapataa Ladies,” which she co-produced with her former husband Aamir Khan, has been chosen as India’s official entry for the upcoming Academy Awards. In an interview, Kiran talked about Aamir’s reaction to this achievement and reminisced about her experience with “Lagaan,” Aamir’s first Oscar-nominated film. Aamir Khan’s Response: ‘Mubarakan Hum Sabko’ Kiran shared that Aamir, who usually downplays things, was visibly delighted this time. She mentioned, “Aamir usually downplays things, but he was very pleased this time. He said, ‘Mubarakan hum sabko, bahut bahut mubarak’ (Congratulations to all of us). I first spoke to him on the phone, and later met him. He was in a screening, so I waited until the film ended. He’s over the moon, he’s very happy.” Kiran emphasized that Aamir understands the journey is just beginning, especially with the rigorous campaigning required for an Oscar nomination. “Just being chosen as India’s entry is an award in itself,” she added. Kiran Recalls the Oscars Journey with “Lagaan” Reflecting on the last time Aamir had a film at the Oscars, Kiran shared memories from “Lagaan,” Aamir’s debut production that earned a spot in the final nominations for the Best Foreign Film category at the 2002 Academy Awards. Kiran was an Assistant Director on the film, and this is when she first met Aamir. She reminisced, “We didn’t have the internet back then, so we had to wait for the next day’s newspaper to know about the nomination. We were thrilled and watched the Academy Awards with bated breath.” Kiran further explained the intense process of an Oscar campaign, from getting the members to watch the film to running promotional campaigns. “It was 23 years ago, but the Oscars ceremony is still a grand affair. I’ve heard all the stories, and now I hope to have some stories of my own.” About “Laapataa Ladies” “Laapataa Ladies” is co-produced by Kiran’s Kindling Pictures, Aamir Khan Productions, and Jio Studios. The film features a cast of newcomers, including Sparsh Srivastava, Pratibha Ranta, and Nitanshi Goel, alongside seasoned actors like Ravi Kishan and Chhaya Kadam. The film is currently available for streaming on Netflix India.

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