Ravi Kishan on 'Laapataa Ladies' Oscar selection: Aamir Khan wanted to play my role; Kiran Rao was adamant

Published On : 2024-11-16T13:30:05+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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Veteran actor and politician Ravi Kishan will soon take over television screens as he replaces Salman Khan to turn host for the upcoming Bigg Boss 18 and also expressed his joy and gratitude following the selection of his movie 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's official entry

Kishan described the award as a 'dream come true' and said: "I never thought I would reach the Oscars with Laapataa Ladies. It was a dream."

When asked if he had ever imagined such success for his films he candidly replied: "Never! I had thought about the National Award thanks to Kiran Rao Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan."

Interestingly as he credited filmmaker Kiran Rao for her vision and support he shared intriguing insights about the casting process. The veteran star revealed that Aamir who is also a producer of the film was keen on playing the role he eventually portrayed.

Ravi Kishan is known for his work in regional and Bollywood films. He sees this milestone as a testament to perseverance in the film industry.

The actor also extended thanks to his fans and the industry for their unwavering support throughout his 34-year career.

He highlighted his past contributions to cinema and upcoming projects including his role in 'Singham' and the anticipated second season of 'Maamla Legal Hai'.

This film represents India and now the world will see how 80 per cent of our villages and rural areas are progressing. This film showcases how daughters fight for their dreams which really touched me."

The official list of nominations for the Oscars will be revealed on Friday January 17 2025. The 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday March 2 2025.

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