Aamir Khan Productions recently announced that director Kiran Rao was invited by the London School of Economics (LSE) and NISAU UK for a captivating discussion following her film Laapataa Ladies being selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025.
Aamir Khan Productions official handle wrote, “Kiran Rao Invited by London School of Economics & @NISAU_UK for a Captivating Discussion Following Lost Ladies’ (Laapataa Ladies) Selection as India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2025.”
“In an engaging fireside chat, director Kiran Rao shared her reflections on pushing the boundaries of storytelling in Indian cinema and her commitment to social change through film. Hosted at one of the world's foremost social science institutions LSE, the conversation offered students an inspiring look into Kiran's creative process and her vision for impactful filmmaking. #KiranRao #LostLadies #LaapataaLadies #Oscars2025 #IndianCinema #SocialChange #LSE #NISAU #Storytelling @nitanshi_goel @PratibhaRanta #SparshShrivastava @chhaya_kadam @ravikishann #Aamirkhan #KiranRao #JyotiDeshpande @AKPPL_Official @KindlingIndia @jiostudios @TSeries #BiplabGoswami #SnehaDesai @RamSampathLive @swanandkirkire #PrashantPandey @DivyNidhiSharma @shreyaghoshal @arijitsingh @Sukhwindermusic @sonamohapatra” added Khan.
During an engaging fireside chat, Kiran Rao reflected on the challenges and triumphs of pushing the boundaries of storytelling within Indian cinema. She emphasized her commitment to using film as a medium for social change, highlighting how narratives can inspire and influence society.
The event, hosted at one of the world’s leading social science institutions, provided students with an inspiring glimpse into Rao's creative process and her vision for impactful filmmaking.
Helmed by Kiran Rao, and produced by Rao, Aamir Khan, and Jyoti Deshpande. It stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan, and tells the story of two young newly-wed brides who get exchanged during a train ride to their husband's homes.