Actor Pratibha Ranta 'beyond excited' after Laapataa Ladies' Oscar entry

Actor Pratibha Ranta is thrilled as her film Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has been chosen as India's official Oscar entry.

In Short

• Laapataa Ladies, featuring Pratibha Ranta, becomes India's official Oscar entry
• The film was released in theatres in March and gained popularity on Netflix in April
• Director Kiran Rao and the cast express their excitement and gratitude for the recognition

Actor Pratibha Ranta, who played Jaya in Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, said she is "beyond excited" that her film has been chosen as India's official Oscar entry. The film, which saw a theatrical release in March, became popular after its release on Netflix in April.

Prathibha expressed her happiness after Laapataa Ladies' big feat. She said, "I’m beyond excited that Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Oscars! This film holds a special place in my heart, especially my character, Jaya. I believe the story beautifully resonates with audiences worldwide, showcasing themes of love, loss, and the search for Individuality. It’s a celebration of our culture and an invitation for international viewers to experience the richness of Indian storytelling. I’m grateful to be part of such an important project!”

Along with Pratibha, the film features Nitanshi Goel, Sparsh Srivastava and Ravi Kishan, and others.

Watch the trailer of Laapataa Ladies here:

Kiran Rao expressed happiness after Laapataa Ladies got nominated at the Oscars. "I am deeply honoured and delighted that our film Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards. This recognition is a testament to the tireless work of my entire team, whose dedication and passion brought this story to life," read a part of her note.

"Cinema has always been a powerful medium to connect hearts, transcend boundaries, and ignite meaningful conversations. I hope that this film will resonate with audiences across the world, just as it has in India," she added.

Laapataa Ladies was competing against titles like Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion, Prabhas's Kalki 2898 AD, National Award-winning Malayalam film Aattam, Rajkummar Rao's Srikanth, and Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur, among others.