India has snubbed Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light' for the Best International Feature Oscar pick, but can it prevail in other categories?

Leading the jury that ultimately selected Laapataa Ladies was the legendary Assamese filmmaker Jahnu Barua. Joined by a panel of 12 other esteemed members, Barua emphasised the collective passion for cinema that drove their decision. "We were all united by our love for the art form," he shared.

Payal Kapadia's Cannes winner 'All We Imagine as Light' will begin its Indian Oscar-qualifying run with a release in the southern state of Kerala.

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies is India's official entry for Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Language Film Category. The film was released on March 1, 2024.

As Laapataa Ladies made under the production of Aamir Khan Productions has got entry into the Oscars, Aamir Khan said, "We are all so happy with the news. I am so proud of Kiran and her entire team. I would like to thank the selection committee of the Film Federation of India,

India has selected Laapataa Ladies as its candidate for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Jio Studios, the Hindi film is described as a light-hearted satire on patriarchy.