Mumbai: 2024 is a major year for actor Pratibha Ranta, as she has showcased her talent in two very different projects: Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar and Laapataa Ladies.
On Monday, her work received major recognition when the Film Federation of India announced that Laapataa Ladies will be India's official entry for the Oscars in 2025. Excited about this achievement, Pratibha shared her heartfelt gratitude.
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"I love this feeling...we were not expecting it but we were definitely hoping for something of that sort to happen. Today it finally happened. So, we are quite happy. In a day or two, I will meet Kiran (Kiran Rao) ma'am and Aamir sir (Aamir Khan). I will meet the entire team soon. I just want to say that I am grateful...Can't describe this feeling in words," she said.
"It actually feels like all my hard work has paid off right now. You achieve one goal, then you tend to broaden your vision and you're able to set more goals. I think that is happening to me right now. I'm able to see a spectrum beyond what I had ever imagined for myself," Pratibha highlighted.
Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Kindling Pictures, and Jio Studios, Laapataa Ladies was released in theatres on March 1, 2024. The film also features Sparsh, Nitanshi Goel, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam.
Set in rural India in 2001, Laapataa Ladies tells the story of two brides who accidentally get swapped during a train journey. The film follows their husbands as they embark on a quest to find their true brides, filled with unexpected twists.
Kiran Rao also expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to share her film with a global audience.
"I am very happy. I was not expecting an Oscar entry as many good films have been made this year. Now we will have a chance to show this film to a much larger audience. I would like to thank the audience for giving so much love to this film. I think there is something for everyone in this film," she shared.
"The film was made on the issues, expectations and aspirations of women. When such a film becomes the country's official entry to the Oscars then it is very encouraging. I think with this it feels like we are going in the direction of finding solutions to many problems faced by women. People have appreciated the introduction of new faces and talents in this film. It took us 4-5 years to make this film, I want to thank the whole team of the film... Oscars ka raasta lamba aur kathin hota hai par hum apni taraf se puri koshish karenge (The journey to Oscars is not going to be easy but we will give it all)," Kiran emphasised.
ANI
Published: 24 Sept 2024, 10:13 am IST
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