The Film Federation of India selected Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category. This decision has sparked debate, especially with Cannes Grand Prix-winning 'All We Imagine As Light' also in contention.

Each year, as fall approaches, India’s famously unpredictable Oscar committee takes center stage to pick their candidate in a process as dramatic as any Bollywood blockbuster. As always, the influential body behind the committee,

Every year, the Film Federation of India (FFI) assembles a jury of industry insiders to pick the film to best represent India at the Oscars. The country hasn't had an Oscar nomina

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.