The Oscars are often the platform for global recognition of cinema. It offers the attention of the audience that nothing else could. And this global recognition award has always been a bumpy road for Indian cinema. India hasn’t had much luck at the Oscars to date. The last movie to be nominated was Aamir Khan’s “Lagaan, ” released two decades ago. Ever since we’ve been on standby forever. And the curse continues its work with Lapataa Ladies. Lapataa Ladies has been out-listed from the Oscar Nominees.
The film which was India’s entry for the Oscars defeating “All We Imagine Is Light” sadly didn’t make it to the nominations. In the last few years, Lapataa Ladies seemed like a single worthy movie that deserved to win an Oscar. The movie speaks volumes if you note the societal issues being addressed in the movie. The movie didn’t just focus on telling the story of side characters but also showed its side characters’ struggling side. Despite being such an authentic movie, it couldn’t bag an Oscar. After the announcement, the team of Lapataa Ladies released a statement saying, “Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) did not make it to the Academy Awards shortlist this year, and we are of course disappointed, but equally we are immensely grateful for the incredible support and belief we’ve received throughout this journey. We at Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions extend our gratitude to the Academy members and the FFI jury for considering our film.”
“To be included in this prestigious process alongside some of the finest films from across the world is an honor in itself. Our heartfelt thanks to all the audiences around the world who have expressed their love and support for our film. We congratulate the teams of all the top 15 shortlisted films and wish them the very best in the next stages of the awards. For us, this is not the end but a step forward. We remain committed to bringing more powerful stories to life and sharing them with the world. Thank you for being part of this journey,”
Comment down if you think Lapataa Ladies should’ve qualified for the Oscars.
