JAIPUR: Kiran Rao's critically-acclaimed film "Laapataa Ladies" emerged as the biggest winner at the 2025 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, bagging 10 trophies, including Best ...

However, any seasoned Hindi speaker would say laapataa is better understood as the specific type of loss that comes from being overlooked, from being “forgotten.” It invokes a sense of carelessness.

Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ dominated the night, winning Best Picture. The film, which captivated audiences with its heartfelt storytelling, also earned Kiran Rao the Best Director honor.

The actor will next be seen in director Vijay Kumar Arora’s Son of Sardaar 2, where he plays a key role alongside Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur. A spiritual sequel to the 2012 action comedy helmed by ...