Biplab Goswami, the credited writer of the 2024 film "Laapataa Ladies", has responded strongly to online plagiarism allegations linking his script to Fabrice Bracq’s French short film “Burqa City” and Ananth Mahadevan’s 1999 movie "Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol".
A single line of dialogue turned actor Durgesh Kumar into a familiar face a few years back. His viral meme-worthy line from “Panchayat” Season 2 played a key role in securing him a larger role in Season 3. This was followed by a supporting part in the Oscar-nominated “Laapataa Ladies”. Despite the success of these projects, Durgesh has revealed that he continues to struggle with securing more work.
The Silver Jubilee edition of the IIFA Awards took place on March 9, 2025, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, celebrating outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing multiple awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Kartik Aaryan was honoured with the Best Actor award for his performance in “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”.
Directed by Kiran Rao, the rural comedy-drama has raked in 50 million yen (approximately Rs 2.75 crore) in 45 days at the Japanese box office. By comparison, “Pathaan” grossed around 50 million yen, and “Salaar” brought in 46 million yen during their respective runs in Japan, as per trade data from Sacnilk.
In a recent statement, the "3 Idiots" actor shared his motivation for producing the film.
To make a film is to tell a story, and when it's a cumulation of collective consciousness, to find common social grounds, values, and ordinary yet telltale stories that create the base of development of human thought and psyche is a perfect example of a much needed social and cultural commentary.
Set in the fictional Nirmal Pradesh in India, “Laapataa Ladies’” premise follows Deepak (Sparsh Srivastav), a farmer, who mistakenly ends up with Jaya (Pratibha Ranta), another bride, instead of his newlywed wife Phool (Nitanshi Goel). The film however reveals itself as more than just a case of swapped identities on a train. It is a story about defying expectations and finding freedom, wrapped in a cloak of apt humour. Since returning to the director’s seat after 13 years, Kiran Rao thus weaves a hilarious tale of these two exchanged brides. The highlight of the film lies beneath the comedic chaos in powerful messages that point to the threads of patriarchy binding women in our society.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced their separation in July 2021, after 15 years of marriage. In a joint statement, they expressed their intention to continue their journey as co-parents and collaborators on various projects, emphasising their gratitude for the support of family and friends during their transition.
Biplab Goswami, the credited writer of the 2024 film "Laapataa Ladies", has responded strongly to online plagiarism allegations linking his script to Fabrice Bracq’s French short film “Burqa City” and Ananth Mahadevan’s 1999 movie "Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol".
A single line of dialogue turned actor Durgesh Kumar into a familiar face a few years back. His viral meme-worthy line from “Panchayat” Season 2 played a key role in securing him a larger role in Season 3. This was followed by a supporting part in the Oscar-nominated “Laapataa Ladies”. Despite the success of these projects, Durgesh has revealed that he continues to struggle with securing more work.
The Silver Jubilee edition of the IIFA Awards took place on March 9, 2025, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, celebrating outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing multiple awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Kartik Aaryan was honoured with the Best Actor award for his performance in “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”.
Directed by Kiran Rao, the rural comedy-drama has raked in 50 million yen (approximately Rs 2.75 crore) in 45 days at the Japanese box office. By comparison, “Pathaan” grossed around 50 million yen, and “Salaar” brought in 46 million yen during their respective runs in Japan, as per trade data from Sacnilk.
In a recent statement, the "3 Idiots" actor shared his motivation for producing the film.
To make a film is to tell a story, and when it's a cumulation of collective consciousness, to find common social grounds, values, and ordinary yet telltale stories that create the base of development of human thought and psyche is a perfect example of a much needed social and cultural commentary.
Set in the fictional Nirmal Pradesh in India, “Laapataa Ladies’” premise follows Deepak (Sparsh Srivastav), a farmer, who mistakenly ends up with Jaya (Pratibha Ranta), another bride, instead of his newlywed wife Phool (Nitanshi Goel). The film however reveals itself as more than just a case of swapped identities on a train. It is a story about defying expectations and finding freedom, wrapped in a cloak of apt humour. Since returning to the director’s seat after 13 years, Kiran Rao thus weaves a hilarious tale of these two exchanged brides. The highlight of the film lies beneath the comedic chaos in powerful messages that point to the threads of patriarchy binding women in our society.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced their separation in July 2021, after 15 years of marriage. In a joint statement, they expressed their intention to continue their journey as co-parents and collaborators on various projects, emphasising their gratitude for the support of family and friends during their transition.
