So far, three Indian films have made it to the final nominations: Mother India (1957), Salaam Bombay (1988), Lagaan (2001). Last year, the Malayalam film 2018: Everyone is a Hero was India's official entry. The film is based on the Kerala floods that caused massive destruction in the state that year.

"The jury has to look at the right film that represents India on all fronts. Particularly, the film has to represent India’s social systems and ethos. The Indianness is very important, and Laapataa Ladies scored on that front.

India has selected Kiran Rao’s comedy of errors Laapataa Ladies ( Lost Ladies) to represent the country in the 2025 Oscar race in the Best International Feature category.

Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's pick for the Oscars 2025, prompting celebrations among the film's team. Actor Sparsh Shrivastava shared his joy, highlighting the emotional impact on his family.

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India's entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. Selected by

India has selected Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) as its candidate for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Jio Studios, the Hindi film is described as a light-hearted satire on patriarchy.

Kiran Rao's ''Laapataa Ladies'', a satirical commentary on gender dynamics in rural India, has been chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025. The film, which follows two brides swapped during their wedding day train ride,

As Laapataa Ladies (directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan) has become India's official entry for the Oscars 2025, here are eight others films including Animal, Kalki 2898 AD, Aattam, All We Imagine As Light,