Laapataa Ladies is a comedy-drama directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, along with Jio Studios, led by Jyoti Deshpande. The film is inspired by an award-winning tale by Biplab Goswami.
It features Nitanshi and Pratibha in the lead roles, telling a story about a mix-up between two brides that creates humorous and touching moments. The movie debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival and was well-received.
Title
Laapataa Ladies
Director
Kiran Rao
Additional Dialogues
Divyanidhi Sharma
Main Cast
Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh, etc.
Genre
Comedy-Drama
Release Date
March 1, 2024
OTT Platform
Netflix
Budget
₹20 Crores
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2 hours
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is a funny and insightful film about two brides who go missing on the same night. Set in rural India, it stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan, who plays a nuanced police officer.
Critics have lauded Laapataa Ladies for its clever dialogue and strong plot. They value how the characters, though typical, are shown with depth, helping viewers connect with their struggles and development.
Main Actors
Nitanshi Goel as Phool
Pratibha Ranta as Pushpa Rani
Sparsh Shrivastav as Deepak Kumar
Ravi Kishan
Chhaya Kadam
Durgesh Kumar as Dubey Ji
Bhaskar Jha as Pardeep
Story
The tale follows two newlywed brides, Phool and Jaya, who get separated by chance on a train trip. This sparks a mix of humorous and touching moments: Phool arrives at Jaya's in-laws' home, while Jaya ends up at a train station.
The movie highlights their adventure to come back together, addressing women's empowerment and social issues in a fun and significant manner.
Box Office
In its opening week, Laapataa Ladies made ₹6 crore. However, its earnings dropped in the following weeks, with ₹3.87 crore in the second week and ₹2.45 crore in the third week.
By the end of the ninth week, the total box office collection was ₹18.24 crore. Even with a mixed response, the film has been praised for its unique charm and ability to draw in a more niche audience.
