Mumbai: The makers of “Missing Ladies”, Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios and Kindling Productions, have expressed their reactions after the film was dropped from the Oscars 2025 race.
As India’s official entry in the Best Foreign Feature Film category, Missing Ladies had high expectations but unfortunately it did not make the top 15 shortlist. While the producers admitted to being disappointed with the outcome, they are proud of the film’s journey and the recognition it has received along the way.
In a statement, Aamir Khan Productions said, “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 ” Received during this trip. 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,” the statement further said.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the shortlist of 15 films competing for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars. Unfortunately, India’s official presentation, Lapata Ladies (Lost Ladies) did not make the cut.
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The film, directed by Kiran Rao, was unanimously selected by the Film Federation of India (FFI) for entry into the country, but its selection sparked debate. Many critics argued that Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” would have been a more competitive choice for the prestigious category.
