Laapataa Ladies Earns Oscar Nod! Nitanshi Goel’s Touching Tribute to Kiran Rao

Kiran Rao, Aamir Khan, and the entire team behind Laapataa Ladies have been anxiously awaiting news of their film’s Oscar fate, and today, their hopes were fulfilled. The comedy-drama has been officially selected as India’s entry for the 2025 Academy Awards. Following the announcement, Kiran Rao expressed her appreciation on social media, thanking the cast and crew for their hard work. Nitanshi Goel, one of the film’s standout actors, shared her joy and gratitude, praising Rao for making dreams come true. The news quickly became a cause for celebration among Bollywood stars.

Selected as India’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars, Laapataa Ladies has captured the industry’s attention. Kiran Rao responded to the selection with a heartfelt note, expressing her gratitude to everyone involved in bringing the film to life. Nitanshi Goel, who plays Phool Kumari in the movie, commented on Rao’s post, sharing her excitement: “Kiran ma’am, you’ve helped so many dreams come true. I’m still trying to process if this is real.”

Bollywood’s reaction was swift, with many celebrities sending their congratulations. Aditi Rao Hydari added heart emojis to the post, while Sharvari, known for her role in Munjya, expressed her joy, writing, “Big, big congratulations, Ma’am, and sending a tight hug.” Other notable stars, including Piyush Mishra, Karisma Kapoor, Karan Johar, Prateik Babbar, Mona Singh, Bhumi Pednekar, Radhika Apte, and Dia Mirza, also shared their best wishes, applauding the team’s accomplishment.

Pratibha Ranta, who plays Jaya Tripathi in the film, was deeply touched by Kiran’s message. Nupur Shikhare, Kiran’s son-in-law, celebrated with heart emojis, while Aamir Khan’s production house joined the praise, stating, “From sunflowers to Oscars, what a journey!”

Reflecting on this achievement, Kiran Rao, known for her earlier work on Dhobi Ghat, expressed her gratitude and pride. She wrote, “I am deeply honored and thrilled that Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion of my entire team, who worked tirelessly to bring this story to life. Cinema has the unique ability to connect people, break barriers, and ignite important conversations. I hope this film will resonate with audiences worldwide, just as it has in India.”

From its humble beginnings to becoming an Oscar contender, the journey of Laapataa Ladies is a powerful reminder of the impact of storytelling. The team’s excitement is palpable as they prepare to represent India on the global stage, with hopes high for success at the Academy Awards.