Laapataa Ladies is Pratibha Ranta's first feature film and winning a Filmfare Award for her very first performance is not just a milestone, it’s a moment of cinematic history. At the 70th Filmfare Awards, Pratibha took home the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress for her nuanced and deeply human portrayal in Laapataa Ladies. The young actress penned a heartfelt note expressing her gratitude and reflecting on her journey.
“Thank you @filmfare, @jiteshpillaai sir, Filmfare jury for this incredible honour – the Best Actress Critics’ Choice Award. It really means a lot. Thank you so much. Growing up in Shimla and thinking of coming to Mumbai and to be a part of Hindi film industry felt so far-fetched — that place taught me how to dream big and always believe in yourself. Thank you Kiran ma’am @raodyness, thank you @aamirkhanproductions. A big thanks to the cast and crew of Laapataa Ladies for making the shoot so fun and memorable. Thank you audience for giving me so much love and support.”
Directed by Kiran Rao and backed by Aamir Khan Productions, Laapataa Ladies is a socially relevant dramedy set in rural India, following the story of two young brides who get accidentally swapped during a train journey. The film not only resonated with critics but also struck a chord with audiences, becoming one of the most talked-about films of the year. At the 70th Filmfare Awards, Laapataa Ladies emerged as the big winner, bagging 13 awards, including Best Film, Best Director (Kiran Rao), Best Screenplay, and more marking a sweeping victory for powerful, women-led storytelling.
Pratibha Ranta’s performance in the film has been hailed as authentic, raw, and emotionally compelling. With a natural screen presence and the ability to convey depth with minimal dialogue, she has quickly positioned herself as one of the most promising new talents in Indian cinema. Her transition from Shimla to the heart of Bollywood is not just inspiring — it’s symbolic of the new wave of fresh, fearless performers redefining the industry.
Looking ahead, Pratibha is set to appear in The Revolutionaries a highly anticipated period action drama series directed by Nikkhil Advani. Slated for a 2026 release on Amazon Prime Video, the series is based on Sanjeev Sanyal’s acclaimed non-fiction book Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom. The show will dive deep into the lives of young Indian freedom fighters who believed that armed resistance was essential to ending British rule. Pratibha’s role in such a significant historical series is further proof of her growing stature and range as an actor.
With her debut already earning her one of the industry’s top honours, and a promising future on the horizon, Pratibha Ranta is a name we’ll be hearing for years to come — a star on the rise, grounded in talent, and driven by purpose.
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