The producers of last year's TIFF breakout discuss India's official submission for the Oscars and the crucial themes and subtle storytelling that made "Lost Ladies" a hit.

When asked how Kiran Rao reacted to his big decision, Aamir said, "She asked me to come to the balcony to talk alone. She said, 'You are leaving us'. I said, 'No, I am not leaving you, I am leaving films'. She said, 'You are a child of cinema, and if you are leaving films, you are leaving us.'"

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Aamir Khan was asked about his decision to quit films. Aamir revealed that when he broke the news to his ex-wife Kiran Rao, she burst out crying and said, “you are leaving us.” But Aamir explained to her that he is actually leaving films and will spend more time with his family.

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Kiran Rao opened up about wanting to branch out her production house, Kindling Pictures. She shared her desire to work with other producers and other studios as that will help them understand the capabilities of their own production house.

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao change title of Laapataa Ladies to Lost Ladies for Oscars 2025 campaign. Bollywood News: Latest Bollywood News, Bollywood News Today, Bollywood Celebrity News, Breaking News,

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao were recently hosted by chef Vikas Khanna at his New York restaurant to celebrate Laapataa Ladies' Oscar entry.

When I heard the story, it really felt very personal to me because I've seen so many women who have not had the agency, the choice that I've had in my life to do as I please," Rao said at a special screening of ‘Lost Ladies'.

Oscar 2025 India’s Official entry ‘Laapataa Ladies’ renamed as Lost Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, gains critical acclaim and begins the Academy Awards campaign.