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 ...

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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.

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.

"I grew up seeing as many as 12 people (his family) eating the same Khichdi that contained only a little bit of rice and so ...

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 ...

'Laapataa Ladies,' Kiran Rao's return to directing, is a clockwork tale of swapped wives. It is India's Oscar submission for international feature.