Director and producer Kiran Rao attended a special screening of her film Laapataa Ladies at the Supreme Court of India on August 9, 2024. This event was part of the commemorative activities marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Court.
In a heartfelt statement, Kiran Rao expressed immense pride and gratitude for the rare honor of having her film showcased at such a prestigious venue. “It fills my heart with immense pride to see ‘Laapataa Ladies’ making history by being screened at the Supreme Court of India. I am deeply grateful to the honourable Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud for this rare honour,” said Rao.
Rao elaborated on the significance of the film, which addresses the theme of gender equality. She noted, “From the beginning, we had hoped that the story of Phool and Jaya would resonate deeply, but the outpouring of love from audiences has been nothing short of extraordinary, far exceeding our expectations. Thank you all for giving our film such love and support.”
Prior to the screening, Kiran Rao was seen leaving Court No. 1 of the Supreme Court after attending a hearing. Actor Aamir Khan, who co-produced the film, also attended the event. The Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, welcomed Khan and humorously remarked on the importance of maintaining decorum, saying, “I don’t want a stampede in the court, but we welcome Mr. Aamir Khan who is here for the screening of the film.”
Khan took his place in the front row and observed the court’s proceedings for approximately 30 minutes before the film began. The screening was attended by the Supreme Court judges, their spouses, and members of the court’s registry.
Laapataa Ladies, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2023 and received a standing ovation, was shown in the auditorium of the Supreme Court’s administrative building complex. The film, featuring Ravi Kishan, Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ratna, and Sparsh Shrivastav, explores themes of gender equality and has been well-received by audiences worldwide.
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