India’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ out of Oscar race, fails to make it to shortlist

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony on Tuesday (local time).

“Cinema connects hearts,” says Kiran Rao as ‘Laapataa Ladies’ heads to the Oscars

Filmproducer and screenwriter Kiran Rao said that she hopes ‘Laapataa Ladies‘, which has been chosen as India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards, will resonate with global audiences just as it has in the country. The Film Federation of India (FFI), on Monday, made the announcement recognizing the film’s unique storytelling and its appeal […]