Director and writer Kiran Rao has shared her feelings on the possibility of having her film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ nominated for the Academy Awards, also known as Oscars.
During an interview with Press Trust of India, Kiran Rao said, “My dream would be fulfilled… if it (Laapataa Ladies) would go to the Oscars. But it’s a process, and I am hoping it will be considered. I am sure the best film will qualify, whoever they (Film Federation India) choose in the scheme of things.”
“Our primary recognition comes from the audience’s response at the box office. If the audience and the nation appreciate our work, that would be the greatest accolade for us”, Kiran Rao added.
The cast of the film includes Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam, and Geeta Aggarwal Sharma.
Laapataa Ladies was released on Netflix on March 1, 2024.
