Kiran Rao Discusses Laapataa Ladies at LSE

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently participated in a fireside chat at the London School of Economics (LSE) following her film 'Laapataa Ladies' being selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025. During the discussion, she explored themes of identity, empowerment, and sisterhood in her work, emphasizing the transformative power of storytelling to inspire social change. Rao expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to engage with students and highlighted their enthusiasm as inspiring. The film has received positive reviews after its release in Japan and was presented by Jio Studios, with Rao also promoting it alongside Jyoti Deshpande. The screenplay is based on an award-winning story by Biplab Goswami, showcasing Rao's commitment to innovative narratives in Indian cinema.