Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao Photo Credit: Getty Images/PTI
Aamir Khan Productions has released an official statement after being ousted missing ladies From the Oscar 2025 shortlist for Best International Feature Film. The Film Federation of India’s decision to ignore the satire directed by Kiran Rao evoked significant backlash among cinephiles and industry personalities.
The satire of two bride-swapping in rural India had won critical acclaim during the 1990s, but despite its domestic success, its omission from the Oscar shortlist reignited a familiar debate about the FFI’s selection criteria. Has given. Critics have accused the institution of consistently favoring crowd-pleasing films rather than bold, cinematic works with more global appeal.
In a statement, Aamir Khan Productions expressed disappointment but gratitude:
“Lapata Ladies (Lost Ladies) did not make the shortlist for the Academy Awards this year, and we are certainly disappointed, but at the same time we are extremely grateful for the incredible support and trust we have received throughout this journey. We express our gratitude to the Academy members and the FFI Jury for considering our film at Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios and Kindling Productions. It is an honor to be included in this prestigious process with some of the best films from around the world. Our heartfelt thanks to all the audiences around the world who have expressed their love and support for our film. We congratulate all the teams of the top 15 shortlisted films and wish them all the best for the next phase of the awards. For us this is not the end but a step forward. We are committed to bringing more powerful stories to life and sharing them with the world. Thank you for being a part of this journey.”
This disgrace has certainly brought Payal Kapadia’s Cannes-winning film, We imagine everything as lightAgain in the headlines, that many were considered to be India’s strongest contender. Kapadia’s paean to Mumbai’s working class has already been recognized at the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards, further highlighting what critics see as a missed opportunity for India on the global stage.
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published – December 18, 2024 02:13 PM IST
