Not Ravi Kishan, Aamir Khan was first choice for 'Laapataa Ladies' but Kiran Rao rejected him
Did you Aamir Khan was being considered for Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, but ultimately he lost the role to Ravi Kishan. The producer of the film had even audirioned for the role. Here's why this decision contributed to the film's success as India's official Oscars 2025 entry.
The casting of Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies which has become India's official entry for the Oscars 2025 was on point. It didn't feature any A-list actors, yet the stellar cast consisting of newcomers took the film to new heights. From Nitanshi Goel to Sparsh Shrivastav and Pratibha Ranta, everyone nailed their roles to perfection. Did you know Aamir Khan was the first choice to play the Instpector's role which eventually went to Ravi Kishan? He even gave an audition that was rejected by Kira Rao.
Why Kiran Rao Aamir Khan's audition for Laapataa Ladies?
Kiran Rao, who is happy that her film has become India's official entry for the Oscars, had earlier revealed that Aamir Khan had loved the role so much that he wanted to play it himself. She even considered him for the role. He even auditioned for the role, but she loved Ravi Kishan's audition more. She thought he was better, and so, she selected him over Aamir Khan. Furthermore, she wanted to keep the film believable and real, and so, she thought casting a star wouldn't be the right choice.
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Kiran was right, after all. The audience lauded Ravi Kishan's performance in the film. So much so, that they think he shines in every scene of the film. For the unversed, he plays the role of Sub-Inspector Shyam Manohar.
Ravi Kishan on Laapataa Ladies becoming India's official entry for the Oscars 2025
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Thrilled and excited about the film entering the Oscar race, Ravi Kishan said, "I am so happy. I am not able to believe this. This is my first film that has made an entry in the Oscars... I give the whole credit to Kiran Rao, Aamir Khan, the writers and the cast of the film...We know that this film will be a hit, it will make an entry in the nationals. But we will enter the Oscars, I never thought that. It should be re-released in the theatres and be tax-free for the audience. This movie teaches a lot of things. It is a book in itself."
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