Kiran Rao speaks up on the brave decisions she took while making ‘Laapataa Ladies’

Filmmaker Kiran Rao celebrated her film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ success, highlighting brave decisions like casting newcomers and shooting on location during COVID-19. Despite market pressures favoring star power and tentpole films, Rao remained committed to her offbeat narrative. The film’s theatrical release, a significant challenge for a star-less, non-action movie, ultimately proved successful, later amplified by OTT.