New Delhi, India
Aamir Khan Productions' Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has certainly created a stir since its release in March. With its heartwarming story and humour, the film has won the hearts of audiences across the globe. While the film received tremendous love on the big screen, it also impressed viewers with its OTT release. Continuing its spree of winning hearts, the film has now spread its wings beyond borders with its release in Japan, today (Oct 4).
After its successful run in India, Laapataa Ladies is poised to make waves in Japan. Moreover, this marks yet another achievement for the film following its entry for the Oscars. The film also won the Best Film Critics' Choice Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024 (IFFM).
10/4(金)公開「#花嫁はどこへ?」を試写で。
簡単に言えば、花嫁取り違え話。
個人的に号泣したおし。2001年の #インド はまだまだ古い慣習が残っている時。そこで描かれる多様な女性たちの姿。本当にいい映画でした。作中、英語を話す場面が久々にキュンしまくり。 #LaapataaLadies #लापतालेडीज pic.twitter.com/5lfzMHmKpp
— NOBUYUKI NAKATANI (@nobu_NAKATANI) October 3, 2024
Set in rural India, the film follows the tale of two brides who are separated during a train journey, triggering a series of unexpected and complex events.
Presented by Jio Studios, Laapataa Ladies is directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande. Made under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions and Kindling Productions, with the script based on an award-winning story by Biplab Goswami, the film is still running in theatres.
The screenplay and dialogue are written by Sneha Desai, while the additional dialogues have been jotted down by Divyanidhi Sharma.
WION's review of Laapataa Ladies
In her review, WION's Shomini Sen called the film a 'giant warm hug'. "The beauty of Laapataa Ladies is that even though the film is feminist in its approach it never makes the men look bad nor does it whitewash them. Rao creates a stunning world where everyone and everything is nirmal (gentle) much like the film’s treatment and the place it's set in," wrote Sen in her review.
The film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Kiran Rao's Kindling Productions.