- Laapataa Ladies (also known as Lost Ladies) is shortlisted for the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024, competing as one of the top five international films.
- The film, directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions, was India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars.
- Aamir Khan expressed gratitude despite the film’s exit from the Oscars race, viewing the Japan Academy recognition as a step forward for global exposure.
Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Japan Academy Film Prize 2024, marking a significant global achievement for the film.
Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande, Laapataa Ladies made a notable exit from the Oscars shortlist.
India’s Laapataa Ladies Joins Top Contenders at Japan Academy Film Prize 2024
Laapataa Ladies has garnered attention worldwide after being shortlisted for the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024, placing it among the top contenders for Best International Film. The film, which was India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars, now competes with global cinematic masterpieces, such as Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things.
Produced by Aamir Khan, Jyoti Deshpande, and Jio Studios, and directed by Kiran Rao, the film is based on an award-winning script by Biplab Goswami. The team’s dedication to storytelling has clearly resonated with international audiences, leading to this prestigious recognition.
Aamir Khan took to social media to reflect on the film’s Oscar exit, acknowledging the disappointment but focusing on the broader journey ahead. The film’s inclusion in the Japan Academy shortlist underscores the global potential of Indian cinema and its ever-growing presence on the world stage.
While Laapataa Ladies did not secure an Oscar nomination, this recognition in Japan signals that the film and its team are on the right path, and it remains hopeful for further opportunities to showcase compelling Indian stories internationally.
The recognition of Laapataa Ladies at the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024 is a proud moment for Indian cinema, signaling that even in the face of setbacks, global recognition is within reach.
“To be included in this prestigious process alongside some of the finest films from across the world is an honour in itself.” – Aamir Khan
