Missing Ladies, Oscars failed to cut India’s official entry, shortlist in 2025. Now, Aamir Khan, who produced the film, reacted to exit the Oscar in an interview with ABP Live. The actor said that it should not be taken very seriously and shared his thoughts why the film did not make it.
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Why lapataa women did not make it Oscar 2025
Speaking on the views of the India Summit 2025, Aamir was asked about the reason that the missing women were not shortlisted for the Oscar 2025.
The actor replied, “Kami Toh Kahin Nahi was. But when Hamin Yahaan wants to compete in the foreign language category, it is Duniya’s Jashe, 80-85 countries have their best film. Competition. Competition Foreign language Mein Hota Hai (There was no shortage anywhere. But we should remember that when a film competes in the foreign language category, then all the world Desh-80-85 nations fulfilled their entries, which means that every country is sending its best film.
Aamir says that it should not be taken seriously
He further said, “We have to understand that there are other films that are better than this or at least, the members of the film are based on Zaida Zaida Pasand Ayai. Its nausea is Nahi’s Hamari film Achi Naahi. Dusri 15 film Ekchi Lagi. And our film is not good.
About lapataa ladies
Directed by Kiran Rao and supported by Aamir Khan Productions, missing Ladies is a comedy-drama film starring Nitanshi Goyal, Pratabh Ranta, Sparsh Srivastava, Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan. It tells the story of two young newly married brides, who accidentally exchange during a train journey in their husband’s homes. Failing at the box office, the film found its audience on OTT and became one of the 2024 favorite among critics and audiences when released on Netflix.
Many expressed enthusiasm when the film was declared as India’s official entry for the Oscar 2025. However, a part of the audience was disappointed with the decision and hoped that Payal would be India’s official entry rather than lights as All V Imagine of Kapadia.
