In this special feature, Subhash K Jha takes a look at the Iifa nominations and shares his thoughts on who was snubbed and who should take home the prize.
Was Ravi Kishan really a supporting actor in Laapata Ladies? And were Sparsh Shrivastav and Nitanshi Goel the lead actor and actresses in Kiran Rao’s gem on ditzy spousal swaps?
Laapata Ladies would have worked just as well with any two new eager beavers.
Not nominating Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi for Sirsha Guha Thakurta’s wonderful Do Aur Do Pyar, or for that matter not nominating Applause Entertainment’s Do Aur Do Pyar for any of the major categories reminds me of the time when the music and songs of Kamal Amrohi’s Pakeezah composed by Ghulam Mohammed, lost the Filmfare award to Shankar-Jaikishan’s Beimaan in 1972. Errrr, does anyone remember a single song from Beimaaan today?
Ignore tomorrow...
Was Ravi Kishan really a supporting actor in Laapata Ladies? And were Sparsh Shrivastav and Nitanshi Goel the lead actor and actresses in Kiran Rao’s gem on ditzy spousal swaps?
Laapata Ladies would have worked just as well with any two new eager beavers.
Not nominating Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi for Sirsha Guha Thakurta’s wonderful Do Aur Do Pyar, or for that matter not nominating Applause Entertainment’s Do Aur Do Pyar for any of the major categories reminds me of the time when the music and songs of Kamal Amrohi’s Pakeezah composed by Ghulam Mohammed, lost the Filmfare award to Shankar-Jaikishan’s Beimaan in 1972. Errrr, does anyone remember a single song from Beimaaan today?
Ignore tomorrow...
- 2/10/2025
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Thirteen years after making her debut feature, Kiran Rao marked her directorial return with Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies), which has been selected as India’s Oscar entry for the Best International Feature Film race.
“It felt a bit like cycling, after not having cycled for a while,” Rao tells Deadline about helming her second feature film after more than a decade. “It takes a little while to find your balance, but soon you’re on your way. I had a crew that was not just young and enthusiastic, but also really driven by the film and deeply believed in what we were trying to do.”
Lost Ladies follows two brides whose lives become entangled after a late night mix-up on a train, which leads to a series of misadventures where the two brides encounter oddball characters with unexpected
consequences.
“On the surface, it is a story of mistaken identity, but...
“It felt a bit like cycling, after not having cycled for a while,” Rao tells Deadline about helming her second feature film after more than a decade. “It takes a little while to find your balance, but soon you’re on your way. I had a crew that was not just young and enthusiastic, but also really driven by the film and deeply believed in what we were trying to do.”
Lost Ladies follows two brides whose lives become entangled after a late night mix-up on a train, which leads to a series of misadventures where the two brides encounter oddball characters with unexpected
consequences.
“On the surface, it is a story of mistaken identity, but...
- 12/5/2024
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
The Film Federation of India (Ffi), a non-governmental body of producers, distributors and studio owners formed in 1951, is facing backlash over its choice of Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies as India’s official submission to the Oscars’ best international feature category.
The selection of Laapataa from a competitive slate of 29 films came as a surprise to many who expected Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light to represent the country. Kapadia’s film made history as the first Indian title to compete at the Cannes Film Festival in three decades, and it went on to win the Grand Prix, the festival’s second-highest award. Given that last year’s Grand Prix winner, Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest, subsequently won the Oscar for best international feature, questions have emerged regarding the jury’s choices.
After reports that the jury saw All We Imagine as Light as “less Indian” than Laapataa Ladies,...
The selection of Laapataa from a competitive slate of 29 films came as a surprise to many who expected Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light to represent the country. Kapadia’s film made history as the first Indian title to compete at the Cannes Film Festival in three decades, and it went on to win the Grand Prix, the festival’s second-highest award. Given that last year’s Grand Prix winner, Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest, subsequently won the Oscar for best international feature, questions have emerged regarding the jury’s choices.
After reports that the jury saw All We Imagine as Light as “less Indian” than Laapataa Ladies,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Anushka Halve
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Presented by Jio Studios, Laapataa Ladies, has generated immense excitement and received a positive reception from both audiences and critics alike. The film continues to earn recognition and has been picked as India’s official entry to the 97th Academy Awards, set to take place next year in March. The rural set drama beat 29 other movies from India to enter the Oscars 2025 race.
The Film Federation of India (Ffi) on Monday confirmed that Kiran Rao-directorial Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for Oscars 2025. The film, co-produced by Aamir Khan along with Rao, garnered positive reviews upon its release from audiences and critics due to its different story.
Sharing her excitement Jyoti Deshpande, President Media and Content business Ril shares “Laapataa Ladies being selected as India’s entry for Oscar is a true testimony of our vision and commitment to Make in India and Show the world…this film...
The Film Federation of India (Ffi) on Monday confirmed that Kiran Rao-directorial Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for Oscars 2025. The film, co-produced by Aamir Khan along with Rao, garnered positive reviews upon its release from audiences and critics due to its different story.
Sharing her excitement Jyoti Deshpande, President Media and Content business Ril shares “Laapataa Ladies being selected as India’s entry for Oscar is a true testimony of our vision and commitment to Make in India and Show the world…this film...
- 9/23/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
March 2024 Box Office Report: Fell Short By 405 Crore Than The Best In Last 10 Years! (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Another year of 2024 has passed by, and March 2024, the Holi month, has contributed some very good films that, including an underwhelming film like Laapataa Ladies, which was loved but did not perform at the box office. On the other hand, there was Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan, which was not expected to perform outrageously, but it did!
In the year 2024, 8 films were released in March that cumulatively collected 259.82 crore at the box office. There were seven Hindi releases and one Hollywood release, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which has already collected 25.50 crore at the box office. To date, these seven Hindi and one Hollywood release have contributed 2 flops and 1 hit.
The month started with Laapata Ladies and was followed by the supernatural horror film Shaitaan. The following week saw a clash between...
Another year of 2024 has passed by, and March 2024, the Holi month, has contributed some very good films that, including an underwhelming film like Laapataa Ladies, which was loved but did not perform at the box office. On the other hand, there was Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan, which was not expected to perform outrageously, but it did!
In the year 2024, 8 films were released in March that cumulatively collected 259.82 crore at the box office. There were seven Hindi releases and one Hollywood release, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which has already collected 25.50 crore at the box office. To date, these seven Hindi and one Hollywood release have contributed 2 flops and 1 hit.
The month started with Laapata Ladies and was followed by the supernatural horror film Shaitaan. The following week saw a clash between...
- 3/31/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Box Office Collection Score Better Than Hindi Releases. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Monsterverse film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is working phenomenally well at the box office. In two days, the film has collected 25.50 crore at the Indian box office, and this comes as a surprise after a dozen Hindi films are already available for the audiences.
Currently, the Hindi audiences have to choose from a bouquet of Shaitaan, Crew, Madgaon Express primarily, and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya & Laapataa Ladies in some circuits as well.
However, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has performed better than all these films in two days. The film collected 13 crore on day 1 and added 12.50 crore on day 2, Saturday, registering a total of 25.50 crore in two days.
Trending Crew Box Office Day 1 Vs Kriti Sanon’s 1st Opening Day: With 46.15% Higher Collection, Adipurush Actress Needs Only 132 Crore To Achieve This Ft.
Monsterverse film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is working phenomenally well at the box office. In two days, the film has collected 25.50 crore at the Indian box office, and this comes as a surprise after a dozen Hindi films are already available for the audiences.
Currently, the Hindi audiences have to choose from a bouquet of Shaitaan, Crew, Madgaon Express primarily, and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya & Laapataa Ladies in some circuits as well.
However, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has performed better than all these films in two days. The film collected 13 crore on day 1 and added 12.50 crore on day 2, Saturday, registering a total of 25.50 crore in two days.
Trending Crew Box Office Day 1 Vs Kriti Sanon’s 1st Opening Day: With 46.15% Higher Collection, Adipurush Actress Needs Only 132 Crore To Achieve This Ft.
- 3/31/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
A star-studded premiere marked the grand unveiling of “Laapataa Ladies,” the latest offering from Kiran Rao, produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, and Jyoti Deshpande. The event, held on the eve of its theatrical release on March 1, 2024, witnessed the presence of prominent figures from the industry.
The premiere was a gala affair, with celebrities like Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam gracing the occasion. The red carpet was adorned with the presence of renowned personalities, adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the film.
Aamir Khan – Kiran Rao – Jio Studios: ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Star-studded Premiere Held… 1 March Release… An unforgettable night of applause and glamour… Glimpses from the star-studded premiere of #KiranRao’s #LaapataaLadies, ahead of its theatrical release on 1 March 2024.
Stars… pic.twitter.com/Sdmj8HKalh
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 28, 2024
“Laapataa Ladies” promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience, blending elements of drama,...
The premiere was a gala affair, with celebrities like Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam gracing the occasion. The red carpet was adorned with the presence of renowned personalities, adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the film.
Aamir Khan – Kiran Rao – Jio Studios: ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Star-studded Premiere Held… 1 March Release… An unforgettable night of applause and glamour… Glimpses from the star-studded premiere of #KiranRao’s #LaapataaLadies, ahead of its theatrical release on 1 March 2024.
Stars… pic.twitter.com/Sdmj8HKalh
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 28, 2024
“Laapataa Ladies” promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience, blending elements of drama,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
4th CentEast Market Warsaw – October 15-19, 2008
The 4th CentEast Market Warsaw, organized by the Warsaw Film Foundation October 15-19, 2008, is an event for film professionals involved and/or interested in films from Eastern Europe, held during the Warsaw Film Festival. Producers, sales agents, distributors, TV buyers, festival programmers, and representatives of film funds and institutions meet every year in Warsaw and attend: – screenings of completed films – screenings of works-in-progress – panel discussions – workshops.
The main theme of this year’s CentEast will be international distribution and sales of Eastern European films. The panel discussions will deal with the following subjects:
Oct. 17 – ‘Tricks’, the success story – with the team behind the Polish film, directed by Andrzej Jakimowski, which got numerous international awards and has been released theatrically in several countries;
Oct. 18 – The Sales of Eastern European Films – with the Europe’s leading sales agents;
Last year’s works-in-progress ‘Lejdis’ by Tomasz Konecki and ‘The Karamazov Brothers’ by Petr Zelenka (world premiere at Karlovy Vary 08) already opened theatrically, while ‘Boogie’ by Radu Muntean (world premiere at Cannes 08) will be presented at the Warsaw Film Festival.
Content of the market is by selection aiming for quality over quantity. By Eastern European is meant films from Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland.
Integrated in the CentEast Market Warsaw are the Warsaw Screenings, where professionals can watch selected new Polish films. Apart from the October dates, a summer edition of the Warsaw Screenings (June/July) is aimed at programmers of film festivals held in the autumn. This year , among others, the following films showed and were invited afterwards to the most important events: ‘33 Scenes From Life’ by Małgorzata Szumowska, ‘Four Nights With Anna’ by Jerzy Skolimowski, ‘Mr Kuka’s Advice’ by Dariusz Gajewski, ‘Scratch’ by Michał Rosa.
The full program of CentEast will be announced early October.
Contact: Katarzyna Nowicka, media department of WFF, tel: +48 605 289 794, e-mail: media@wff.pl Dorota Kwint...
The main theme of this year’s CentEast will be international distribution and sales of Eastern European films. The panel discussions will deal with the following subjects:
Oct. 17 – ‘Tricks’, the success story – with the team behind the Polish film, directed by Andrzej Jakimowski, which got numerous international awards and has been released theatrically in several countries;
Oct. 18 – The Sales of Eastern European Films – with the Europe’s leading sales agents;
Last year’s works-in-progress ‘Lejdis’ by Tomasz Konecki and ‘The Karamazov Brothers’ by Petr Zelenka (world premiere at Karlovy Vary 08) already opened theatrically, while ‘Boogie’ by Radu Muntean (world premiere at Cannes 08) will be presented at the Warsaw Film Festival.
Content of the market is by selection aiming for quality over quantity. By Eastern European is meant films from Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland.
Integrated in the CentEast Market Warsaw are the Warsaw Screenings, where professionals can watch selected new Polish films. Apart from the October dates, a summer edition of the Warsaw Screenings (June/July) is aimed at programmers of film festivals held in the autumn. This year , among others, the following films showed and were invited afterwards to the most important events: ‘33 Scenes From Life’ by Małgorzata Szumowska, ‘Four Nights With Anna’ by Jerzy Skolimowski, ‘Mr Kuka’s Advice’ by Dariusz Gajewski, ‘Scratch’ by Michał Rosa.
The full program of CentEast will be announced early October.
Contact: Katarzyna Nowicka, media department of WFF, tel: +48 605 289 794, e-mail: media@wff.pl Dorota Kwint...
- 10/3/2008
- Sydney's Buzz
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