Kiran Rao’s latest directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies, is a comedy-drama that tackles the issues faced by women in India with humour and wit. The film, produced by Jio Studios and Aamir Khan Productions, has been receiving rave reviews from critics and the audience alike for its entertaining and enlightening story.

The film, which was released on the big screens last Friday, follows the lives of four women who go missing from their homes and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and adventures that test their friendship and courage.

Laapataa Ladies has also caught the attention of Nirmala Bhuria, the Women and Child Development Minister of Madhya Pradesh, who watched the film with the volunteers of the Courtyard shelter in Bhopal. She praised the film for its positive message and its portrayal of women’s issues.

She also shared a glimpse of the screening on the social media handle of the Women and Child Development department of Madhya Pradesh, where she wrote:

महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्री सुश्री @NirmalaBhuria ने आज आंगनवाड़ी कार्यकर्ताओं, महिला एवं बाल विकास के अधिकारियों और महिला कर्मचारियों के साथ भोपाल स्थित सिनेमा घर में लापता लेडीज फिल्म देखकर उन्हें महिला सशक्तिकरण का संदेश दिया।#IWD2024 #LapataLadies #JansamparkMP pic.twitter.com/bmN8Wt5BMN

— Women & Child Development Department, MP (@mp_wcdmp) March 5, 2024

“महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्री सुश्री @NirmalaBhuria ने आज आंगनवाड़ी कार्यकर्ताओं, महिला एवं बाल विकास के अधिकारियों और महिला कर्मचारियों के साथ भोपाल स्थित सिनेमा घर में लापता लेडीज फिल्म देखकर उन्हें महिला सशक्तिकरण का संदेश दिया।

#IWD2024 #LapataLadies #JansamparkMP”

She also interacted with the women volunteers who watched the film and encouraged them to work for the welfare and empowerment of women.

Laapataa Ladies is based on an award-winning story by Biplab Goswami and has a screenplay and dialogue by Sneha Desai, with additional dialogues by Divyanidhi Sharma. The film stars a talented ensemble cast of actors who bring the characters to life with their performances.

The film is now running in cinemas across the country and has been doing well at the box office, thanks to the positive word of mouth and the social media buzz. Laapataa Ladies is a film that not only makes you laugh but also makes you think and feel. Don’t miss this one!