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Laapataa Ladies: India's official submission to the Best Foreign Language Film category, Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is no longer in the running for an Oscar. On Tuesday (local time), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the ten categories' shortlists for the 97th Academy Awards presentation. The Indian audience was disappointed when the Laapataa Ladies were left off the list.

The movie's obvious, inspiring message and well-crafted, simplification of the plot won praise from both reviewers and viewers. Along with Kiran Rao's subtle storytelling, the film's popularity is also greatly influenced by the youthful cast's exceptional performances.

 
 
 
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Let's examine a few of the performers whose outstanding work makes this story of two missing ladies come to life:

  1. Sparsh Shrivastava, who essayed the role of Deepak Kumar unintentionally switched his bride, Phool Kumari, with another woman. Following many TV and movie appearances, his ascent to prominence started with the dancing reality TV show Chak Dhoom Dhoom. The TV show Balika Vadhu featured him in one of his first commercial roles.
  2. Nitanshi Goel played one of the movie's female leads, Phool Kumari in Laapataa Ladies. She has acted as a youngster in a number of TV series and movies, such as MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) and Thapki Pyar Ki (2017). After she was crowned Miss Pantaloons Junior Fashion Icon 2015, her career took off.
  3. Pratibha Ranta, who played Pushpa is a young woman with education, ambition, and intelligence who was forcibly married to an abusive guy. In 2020, she debuted as an actress in the television series Qurbaan Hua. She also starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama, Heeramandi. 
  4. Ravi Kishan played policeman Shyam Manohar, who was a crucial figure in Pushpa's quest for freedom. He is a well-known figure in Bhojpuri cinema and a well-known television personality. In addition to being a member of parliament, he has produced and starred in many Tamil and Kannada films.
  5. Chhaya Kadam who played Manju Maai the tea vendor at the train station where Phool Kumari was stuck. Her appearances have mostly been in Marathi movies. Her most well-known performance, aside from Laapataa Ladies, was in the 2022 movie Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Laapataa Ladies On Netflix

Laapataa Ladies had a successful theatrical run when it was initially shown in India on March 1, 2024. It then found a home on Netflix on April 26 and is currently available for viewing.

 
 
 
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The story of Phool Kumari (Goel) and Jaya (Ranta), two recently married wives, was narrated in Laapataa Ladies. During a tumultuous train journey to their spouses' houses, they were switched. In addition to bewilderment and custom, Jaya became integrated into Phool's husband, Deepak (Shrivastava), and his family, while a confused Phool found herself stranded at an unidentified station. Phool learnt how to take care of herself with the guidance of Manju Mai, the understanding tea stall owner. Even as her past came up with her, Jaya made friends with Deepak's family.