Laapataa Ladies is a comedy-drama directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. Co-produced by Jyoti Deshpande's Jio Studios, the film is based on an award-winning story by Biplab Goswami.
It stars Nitanshi and Pratibha in the main lead roles and the story revolves around a mix-up involving two brides, leading to funny and heartwarming situations. The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival where it received positive feedback.
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, tells a humorous and thought-provoking story about two brides who disappear on the same night. The movie is set in rural India and features Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan, who shines as a complex police officer.
Critics have praised Laapataa Ladies for its witty dialogue and well-developed storyline. They appreciate how the characters, despite being ordinary, are portrayed with depth, allowing viewers to empathize with their challenges and personal growth.
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 story revolves around two newly married brides, Phool and Jaya, who accidentally get separated during a train journey. This leads to a series of funny and heartwarming events: Phool ends up at Jaya's in-laws' house, while Jaya finds herself at a railway station.
The film explores their journey to reunite, touching on themes of women's empowerment and societal norms in a light-hearted yet meaningful way.
Box Office
During its first week, Laapataa Ladies earned ₹6 crore. Over the following weeks, its earnings declined: it made ₹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 reached ₹18.24 crore. Despite the moderate response, the film has been appreciated for its specific appeal and potential to attract a more selective audience.
Netflix has announced that the film will be available on their platform starting April 26, 2024. You can now enjoy this movie there and also check Bollyflix for more such content.