FFI President Ravi Kottakara REVEALS why Cannes Grand Prix-winning ‘All We Imagine As Light’ was not selected for Oscars race: ‘Jury felt that ‘Laapataa Ladies’ represents India’

The Film Federation of India selected Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ as India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category. This decision has sparked debate, especially with Cannes Grand Prix-winning ‘All We Imagine As Light’ also in contention. The jury felt that ‘Laapataa Ladies’ better represented Indian culture and issues.