Laapataa Ladies nominated for Japan Academy Film Prize in line with Oppenheimer

Aamir Khan Productions and Kiran Rao's directorial "Laapataa Ladies" is making international headlines after being nominated for Best International Film at the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024. This accolade is a big milestone for the picture, which is now gaining international notice. The Best International Film winner will be announced on March 14, 2025, at the Japan Academy Film Prize presentation.

Laapataa Ladies nominated for Best International Film at the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024

According to online reports, Laapataa Ladies, India's official bid for the 2025 Oscars, was chosen as one of the top five international films from 204 qualifying films released in Japan in 2024.

This extraordinary achievement elevates the film to the level of global cinematic masterpieces. "Lost Ladies" now competes with acclaimed films including Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things," Jonathan Glazer's "The Zone of Interest," and Alex Garland's "Civil War." "Laapataa Ladies" is a Jio Studios production directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande.

The film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Kindling Productions, and the tale is based on Biplab Goswami's award-winning script. Sneha Desai wrote the screenplay and dialogue, while Divyanidhi Sharma contributed extra dialogue.

Last month, Aamir Khan commented on "Laapataa Ladies"' departure from the Oscar sweepstakes, stating that it is not the end but rather a step ahead.

In a statement, the actor 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. We at Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions extend our gratitude to the Academy members and the FFI jury for considering our film."

¡°To be included in this prestigious process alongside some of the finest films from across the world is an honour in itself. Our heartfelt thanks to all the audiences around the world who have expressed their love and support for our film. We congratulate the teams of all the top 15 shortlisted films and wish them the very best in the next stages of the awards. For us, this is not the end but a step forward. We remain committed to bringing more powerful stories to life and sharing them with the world. Thank you for being part of this journey," the statement further read.

Also read: Laapataa Ladies team reacts to Oscars 2025 snub: ¡®Disappointed but this is just the beginning¡¯

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