Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, saw its theatrical release on March 1, 2024. Upon its release, the film garnered rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Celebrities also poured in love for Rao’s directorial prowess and stellar performances by the cast of the film. Now, the film has been released on Netflix on April 26. As the film continues to win hearts, director Hansal Mehta has also shared his thoughts and opinions on the touching comedy-drama.
The renowned filmmaker, after watching the film, took to his social media handle and dropped a post. In his post on X (Formerly Twitter), Mehta lauded Laapataa Ladies and called for its ‘big heart’. He wrote, “Saw the very big hearted and moving Laapata Ladies. Sometimes all that is needed is simplicity and clarity. This film is that.”
Adding further, he remarked, “I went in expecting more and finished with more than it apparently delivers. It is old fashioned in a good way and modern in a very invisible manner. It is deceptively simple in its treatment and humour.”
Saw the very big hearted and moving Laapata Ladies. Sometimes all that is needed is simplicity and clarity. This film is that. I went in expecting more and finished with more than it apparently delivers. It is old fashioned in a good way and modern in a very invisible manner. It…— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) April 26, 2024
The movie is adapted from Biplab Goswami’s award-winning novel. Kiran Rao’s directorial features Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, and Ravi Kishan in the lead roles. The movie takes viewers back to rural India in 2001. Its narrative revolves around two brides who get exchanged during a train journey. The journey filled with twists and turns begins as their husbands start searching for the real bride.
Made under the banners of Aamir Khan Productions and Kindling Productions, the film marked the directorial comeback of Kiran Rao after Dhobi Ghat. Before its theatrical release, the film was screened at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2023. It received a standing ovation from the audience present at the festival.
Meanwhile, Hansal Mehta is gearing up next for the much-anticipated crime thriller The Buckingham Murders, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead role. Besides, he is reportedly working on another untitled project featuring Pratik Gandhi as the protagonist.
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