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Oscars 2025: Laapataa Ladies actress Chhaya Kadam says she wants to give Kiran Rao some time as film couldn't make it to shortlist; Sparsh Shrivastava also reacts
Laapataa Ladies stars Chhaya Kadam and Sparsh Shrivastava reacted to the film's Oscars snub. Kadam mentioned she hasn't spoken to director Kiran Rao yet, giving her some time to process.
Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Language Film category, didn’t make the cut. The Academy recently announced the top 10 films for the 97th Oscars, but Laapataa Ladies was absent. Actor Chhaya Kadam, who had a significant role in the film, reacted to the news and expressed her wish to give director Kiran Rao some time to process the outcome. Sparsh Shrivastava also shared his thoughts on the snub.
In an interview with News 18, Chhaya Kadam expressed her disappointment over the news, revealing how disheartening it was after they had high hopes for the film. Despite the setback, she remained determined, vowing to keep pushing forward with future projects. She emphasized that they would continue striving, aiming to return stronger next time and go further in the Oscars race.
The actress also shared that she hasn't spoken to Kiran Rao yet and added, "I want to give her some time. She had just returned to India from the USA. She was there for about a month."
Chhaya shared that she and Kiran Rao had met just three days ago at an event, filled with hope and excitement about their Oscar prospects. They were confident about making it far in the competition. “We were hopeful that we’d go far ahead in the competition,” she said. The actress also expressed their desire to see All We Imagine As Light also receive an Oscar nomination.
All We Imagine As Light recently earned a nomination at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in the Best Motion Picture (Non-English Language) category. Chhaya Kadam believes both Laapataa Ladies and All We Imagine As Light have inspired many Indian filmmakers, boosting their confidence that they are on the right path.
She further highlighted that films like Laapataa Ladies, All We Imagine As Light, and 12th Fail may not achieve commercial success but aim for festival recognition. These films often struggle with theatrical releases and limited audiences. Still, she feels proud to be part of both Laapataa Ladies and All We Imagine As Light, believing they’re on the right track.
On the other hand Sparsh Shrivastava, who played Deepak Kumar in Laapataa Ladies, expressed that he isn't disappointed by the snub in an interview with Hindustan Times. He shared that reaching the Oscars with his first film is a huge achievement for him.
While he would have loved for Laapataa Ladies to be shortlisted, he emphasized that being part of the process itself was special. Sparsh mentioned that the team put their heart and soul into the film, and while they couldn't control the outcome, they respect the decision.
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