laapataa ladies

Chhaya Kadam, once a kabaddi player with no plans of acting, has become a sensation with her role in Laapataa Ladies, India's official Oscar entry for 2025. From Marathi theatre to the Cannes red carpet, her journey is full of unexpected turns and hard-earned victories.

'Laapataa Ladies', India’s entry for the 2025 Oscars in the Foreign Film category, is a story about two brides swapped during a train journey. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film delves into themes of financial independence, women’s aspirations, and self-discovery, offering a refreshing take on feminism and patriarchy.