Oscars 2025: kiran Rao's dream comes true, 'Missing Ladies' enters Oscars 2025, know in which category it was selected
Oscars 2025: Aamir Khan Production's film and kiran Rao's directorial debut 'Missing Ladies' has been officially entered for Oscars 2025. Let's know in which category this film has been selected.
Oscars 2025: Kiran Rao's directorial debut 'Missing Ladies' has been officially entered for Oscars 2025. This was announced by The Film Federation of india at an event held in Chennai. Missing Ladies has been selected for the Best Foreign Film category for the 97th Academy Awards.
'Missing Ladies' is directed by kiran Rao
'Missing Ladies' was directed by kiran rao and produced by Aamir Khan. The film stars Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Srivastava, and Nitanshi Goyal. ravi kishan and Chaaya Kadam also played important roles in the film. Released earlier this year, the film has achieved a cult status.
'Missing Ladies' beats 29 films
29 films including Animal, Hanuman, kalki 2898 AD, Maharaja, Zoram, Srikanth, Maidan, sam Bahadur, Aadujeevitham, article 370 had received applications for nomination for Oscars from india, out of which 'Missing Ladies' has been selected for oscar nomination from india this year.
Kiran Rao's dream comes true
Speaking to PTI last week, kiran rao said, "If it had gone (to the Oscars), my dream would have come true. But this is a process, and I hope it (Missing Ladies) will be considered. I am sure the best film will go, no matter who they choose in the scheme of things."
What is the story of Missing Ladies?
Missing Ladies takes the audience back to rural india in 2001. Its story revolves around two brides who get swapped during a train journey. A journey full of ups and downs begins when their husbands start looking for the real bride.
Produced under the banner of aamir khan Productions, Missing Ladies marks kiran Rao's return to direction after Dhobi Ghat. At the same time, before the theatrical release, the film was screened at the prestigious Toronto international Film festival (TIFF) in 2023, it received a standing ovation from the audience present at the festival.
Where can you watch 'Missing Ladies' on OTT
'Missing Ladies' was released in theaters on march 1. The film did not have a great start and it opened with just 75 lakhs. But then thanks to the positive word of mouth, the film opened at the box office. But it had strengthened its hold. This film collected Rs 17.31 crore in 50 days in theatres. This film is also available on OTT. This film with new actors can be seen on the OTT platform Netflix.
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