Hansal Mehta slams FFI after Laapataa Ladies exit from Oscars 2025
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Film Federation of India does it again! Their strike rate and selection of films year after year is impeccable. pic.twitter.com/hiwmatzDbW
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) December 17, 2024
Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej also voiced his disapproval, stating that while Laapataa Ladies was a well-made and entertaining film, it was not the right choice to represent India in the international category. He shared his thoughts alongside the film’s posters, reiterating his belief that the decision was bound to fail.
So, the @TheAcademy Oscars shortlist is out. #LaapataaLadies is a very well made, entertaining movie (I enjoyed it), but was absolutely the wrong choice to represent India for the best #InternationalFeatureFilm category. As expected, it lost.
When are we going to realize.. year… pic.twitter.com/iWGpSXY1KD
— Ricky Kej (@rickykej) December 18, 2024
The Oscars shortlist snub has reignited criticism of the FFI’s selection process, with industry voices urging a more strategic approach to choosing films that align with Academy voters’ preferences.
Hansal Mehta criticizes FFI after Laapataa Ladies fails to make it to the Oscars 2025. Continue reading …Read More
