Following the announcement that Laapataa Ladies, a film supported by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, has been chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025, Jahnu Barua, the jury chairman, shared insights into this decision. He emphasized the necessity for the film to showcase India's societal framework and cultural ethos, highlighting the film's profound reflection of 'Indianness' as a key factor in its selection. Barua, an acclaimed Assamese filmmaker, led the Film Federation of India's jury in making this unanimous choice amidst a competitive list of 29 titles.
