Aamir Khanthe producer of ‘Laapataaa Ladies‘, expressed hopes for the film’s success at the prestigious event in a recent interview. He noted the potential for global recognition and acknowledged the strong emotional connection that the Indian public has with cinema, suggesting that a win would create huge excitement.
Talking to BBC News India, Khan talked about what winning an Oscar for ‘Laapataa Ladies’, India’s official entry, could mean. He said he wasn’t sure how seriously to take the competition but would be happy if they won. A win would help the film reach a larger global audience, as people would want to see it after an Oscar win. Khan noted that many in India have long hoped for an Academy Award, and such a victory would create a lot of excitement in the country.
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The actor talked about how important it would be for India to win an Oscar for “Laapataa Ladies.” He said that Indians love movies and have been hoping for a win at the Academy Awards, which hasn’t happened yet. If they won, the country would go ballistic with excitement. Khan mentioned he would be very happy for the people of India if they won the award.
‘Laapataa Ladies’ tells the story of two newlywed brides whose lives change when they are accidentally swapped during a train journey. The film stars Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Nitanshi Goeland Ravi Kishan. Deepak mistakenly takes home the wrong bride, Jaya, while his real wife, Phool, is left at the station. As Phool tries to find her way back, Jaya deals with her abusive husband and seeks independence. The film highlights themes of identity and the strength of women.
