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. For India, 'Laapataa Ladies' directed by Kiran Rao, which was the country's official entry to the Best Foreign Language Film category, was out of the race at the Oscars.
Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions have issued a statement following the exclusion of their film “We are, of course, disappointed, but equally we are immensely grateful for the incredible support and belief we’ve received throughout this journey,” read the statement.