Updated On: 18 December, 2024 07:50 AM IST | Los Angeles | mid-day online correspondent
Set against the backdrop of rural India, Laapataa Ladies revolves around the story of two young brides who get exchanged on a train. The film is directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan Productions

Laapataa Ladies
Kiran Rao's directorial 'Laapataa Ladies', which was India's official entry to the Best Foreign Language Film category, is out of the Oscars race. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony on Tuesday (local time). Unfortunately, the list didn't include the 'Laapataa Ladies', leaving the Indian audience disappointed.
The films that progressed to the next round in International Feature category are following: