Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025, the Film Federation of India announced on Monday. The Hindi film, a light-hearted satire on patriarchy, was chosen from a list of 29 films, including Bollywood hit 'Animal', Malayalam National Award winner 'Aattam' and Cannes winner 'All We Imagine As Light'.

The 13-member selection committee headed by Assamese director Jahnu Barua unanimously decided on 'Laapataa Ladies', produced by Aamir Khan and Rao, for reckoning in the best international film category at the Academy Awards.