INTERVIEW: Kiran Rao on ‘Laapataa Ladies’ and sparking change through cinema
In this interview, Kiran Rao discusses her film 'Laapataa Ladies', India's Oscar entry, exploring how it addresses gender issues through humor and social commentary.
Filmmaker Kiran Rao is gearing up for her upcoming directorial venture, ‘Laapataa Ladies.’ The film’s trailer will be featured alongside the theatrical prints of the Siddharth Anand-directed aerial action drama ‘Fighter,’ which also stars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor.
Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande produce ‘Laapataa Ladies,’ presented by Jio Studios. The film will release on March 1st, 2024.
‘Laapataa Ladies’ stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan in lead roles.
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Set in 2001 in rural India, the film explores the amusing chaos that unfolds when two young brides become separated from a train.
The film had its screening at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last year.
Aamir and Kiran expressed their gratitude for the incredible response to their project. Aamir stated, “I am absolutely thrilled with the audience, press, and industry response to ‘Laapataa Ladies’. I feel especially proud of Kiran and her emergence as a strong voice in the popular space! Can’t wait for the film to release now.”
Kiran also shared her excitement about the positive response, adding, “There’s no better reward for a filmmaker than to experience firsthand the laughter, tears, and applause of your audience. At TIFF, we were delighted and humbled by it. A big thank you for all the support and love we received, and looking forward now to bringing ‘Laapataa Ladies’ to theaters at home in India.”
The film was initially slated for release in January 2024. (ANI)
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