CM congratulates Pratibha Ranta on 'Missing Ladies' selection for Oscars 2025

Himachal Pradesh�शिमला : 'Missing Ladies' directed by Kiran Rao was announced as India's official entry for the Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars. This announcement has brought the project into limelight, and now Himachal Pradesh…
Himachal PradeshChief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has congratulated actress Pratibha Ranta for her brilliant performance in the film.

While talking to Your brilliant acting in 'Missing Ladies' presents a new perspective. Congratulations to Shimla's daughter for this extraordinary achievement. And best wishes. You have made the entire Himachal proud with your art.”

An excited Pratibha earlier spoke to ANI and expressed her heartfelt gratitude. “I feel great about this feeling…We didn't expect this but we were definitely expecting something like this to happen. Today it finally happened. So, we are quite happy. In a day or two, I Will meet Kiran (Kiran Rao) ma'am and Aamir sir (Aamir Khan). I just want to say that I am grateful…I can't express this feeling in words,” she said. .

“It really feels like all my hard work has just paid off. You achieve a goal, then you broaden your vision, and you're able to set more goals. I feel like that's the case with me right now.” That's what is happening. I have been able to see a spectrum beyond what I had ever imagined for myself,” Pratibha said.

Directed by Kiran Rao and produced under the banners of Aamir Khan Productions, Kindling Pictures and Jio Studios, 'Missing Ladies' was released in theaters on March 1, 2024. It also starred Sparsh, Nitanshi Goyal, Ravi Kishan and Chhaya Kadam.

'Missing Ladies' takes the audience back to rural India of 2001. Its story revolves around two brides who get swapped during a train journey. This journey full of ups and downs begins when her husband starts searching for the real bride. Kiran also expressed her gratitude for getting the opportunity to take her film to a global audience. “I am very happy. I did not expect to enter the Oscars, because many good films have been made this year. Now we will have the chance to show this film to a much larger audience. I am thankful to the audience for giving so much love to this film.” I would like to thank you. I think there is something for everyone in this film,” she shared. Kiran said, “This film is made on women's issues, expectations and aspirations. It is very encouraging when such a film becomes the country's official entry to the Oscars. I think it shows that we are facing challenges faced by women.” We are moving towards finding solutions to many problems. People have appreciated the inclusion of new faces and talent in this film. It took us 4-5 years to make this film. I want to thank the team…the road to the Oscars is long and difficult but we will try our best.” (ANI)

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