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Kiran Rao shares heartwarming family moments from Aamir Khan's Eid party with Reena Dutta, Nikhat Khan, and Farhat Khan - Pics Inside

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan celebrated Eid in grand style with close family and friends at his Bandra residence. The intimate yet festive gathering saw the actor enjoying quality time with his loved ones. Fans got an exclusive sneak peek into the festivities, thanks to filmmaker Kiran Rao, who shared inside…

The Times of India

Aamir Khan's audition tape for ex-wife Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' goes VIRAL- WATCH

Aamir Khan’s audition tape for Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies has taken the internet by storm. Despite being a Bollywood superstar and the film’s producer, Khan was ultimately rejected for a key role, as director Rao insisted on casting actor Ravi Kishan instead.

The Times of India

Aamir Khan on SECRET romance with Gauri Spratt: 'Mere ghar pe focus thoda kam hai'

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan stunned fans and the media on Thursday, when he went public with his partner of 18 months, Gauri Spratt, at a meet-and-greet event in a Mumbai hotel.

The Times of India

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Aamir Khan's new girlfriend Gauri Spratt is a mom to 6 year old son: All about the actor's biological kids

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is celebrating his 60th birthday today. Born as Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan, Aamir Khan is known for his movies which have addressed social issues and have garnered national attention. He is the recipient of nine Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, among many. He also received…

The Times of India

India’s official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show

The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards

The Independent UK

“We are disappointed”: Aamir Khan Productions react after ‘Laapataa Ladies’ misses Oscars shortlist

Director Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies', India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, is no longer in the Oscars race. The movie, which had generated a lot of buzz after being chosen as India's entry, failed to make it to the shortlist…

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'Laapataa Ladies' crashes out of Oscars 2025 race; Angry fans call 'All We Imagine As Light' snub 'missed opportunity'

'Laapataa Ladies', India’s official entry to Oscars 2025 crashed out of the race on Wednesday, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced its shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film is a quirky comedy set in rural India and…

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India's 'Laapataa Ladies' OUT of Oscars 2025; UK's Hindi-language film 'Santosh' shortlisted for 'Best International Feature Film'

India's road to the Oscars has been a bumpy one. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Wednesday unveiled its shortlist of films (10 categories) still in the running for the Oscars 2025. Sadly for India, The Kiran Rao directorial 'Laapataa Ladies', which was the country's official…

The Times of India

Kiran Rao on Lost Ladies journey to Oscars: ‘We stand on backs of women who came before us’

Director speaks to The Independent about her film which is India’s official entry for best international film at the 97th Academy Awards

The Independent UK

Ravi Kishan on 'Laapataa Ladies' Oscar selection: Aamir Khan wanted to play my role; Kiran Rao was adamant

Veteran actor and politician Ravi Kishan has been hosting a segment of Bigg Boss 18. In an exclusive chat with ETimes, the star shared his excitement on the new gig and also expressed his joy and gratitude following the selection of his movie 'Laapataa Ladies' being selected as India's official…

The Times of India

Ratan Tata funeral: Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao pay their last respects; say 'His contributions to the country were priceless'

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and director-screenwriter Kiran Rao paid their final respects to industrialist and philanthropist Sir Ratan Tata at a memorial ceremony held at Worli, Mumbai.

The Times of India

Oscars selection debate: Is India missing opportunities on the world stage?

India’s road to the Oscars has often been riddled with controversy and debate. The Film Federation of India (FFI), responsible for selecting India’s official entry to the Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, has faced widespread criticism over its choices, often accused of 'missing opportunities' to showcase…

The Times of India

India chooses quirky comedy over Cannes winner for its Oscars pick

Laapataa Ladies was chosen despite All We Imagine as Light already winning international accolades

The Independent UK

Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' in Oscars 2025 race; actor says 'This recognition pushes our narrative even further'

The makers of the historical biopic 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' were over the moon to announce that the film has been submitted as one of India's entries to contend at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards.

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Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' enters Oscars 2025 race

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FFI President Ravi Kottakara REVEALS why Cannes Grand Prix-winning 'All We Imagine As Light' was not selected for Oscars race: 'Jury felt that 'Laapataa Ladies' represents India'

The Film Federation of India (FFI) recently announced Kiran Rao’s 'Laapataa Ladies' as India’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The decision, however, has sparked a debate, especially as the Cannes Grand Prix-winning 'All We Imagine As Light' was also in contention.

France 24

'Laapataa (Lost) Ladies': Feminist messages behind film set in rural India

On the show this week, we speak to Kiran Rao, director of "Laapataa Ladies," a film set in rural India and packed with subtle feminist messages. She tells us what inspired her to make the movie and how comedy was used as a tool to talk about female experiences. She…

The Guardian - UK

Laapataa Ladies review – Shakespearean carry-on in Indian arranged-marriage comedy

If you can get with the larky premise, Kiran Rao’s tale of mixed-up newlyweds makes for a gently probing comedy of manners

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'Laapata Ladies': Kiran Rao unveils teaser of second song 'Sajni'

Following the first song 'DoubtWa', the makers of 'Laapataa Ladies' starring Ravi Kishan, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, and Nitanshi Goel unveiled the teaser of second romantic track 'Sajni' from the film. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Secret portals to local culture | Why LuxUnlock’s strategy with private villas is worth noting

Chennai-based villa rental company LuxUnlock’s strategy might well hold the key to growing regional tourism in 2024

The Hindu

Tilla’s ‘Painted Forest’ wallpapers with Asian Paints

Aratrik Dev Varman’s latest collab, which was launched at the 2023 AD Design Show, features tropical landscapes and hat tips to Henri Rousseau, French toile de Jouy textiles and Japanese woodcuts

The Times of India

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' delayed; film to not release on March 3: Report

After impressing one and all with her directorial debut, ‘Dhobi Ghat’ in 2011, Kiran Rao is all set with her next, ‘Laapataa Ladies’. The film is being produced by her ex-husband Aamir Khan.

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