Director Kiran Rao and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan recently had the rare privilege of screening their film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ at the Supreme Court of India, an event that has garnered significant attention. Kiran Rao took to social media to share her excitement, posting photos from the event, including one where she and Aamir were seen alongside Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud and his partner, Kalpana Das.
In her heartfelt caption, Kiran expressed her overwhelming joy, saying, “We had the unbelievable honour of screening our film Laapataa Ladies at the Supreme Court yesterday. As is visible in these pictures, I am over the moon! Deeply grateful to our absolutely brilliant CJI DY Chandrachud, his wonderful partner Ms Kalpana Das, and the whole team of the CJI. It is an experience I will personally always hold dear, and on behalf of my entire cast and crew, I am so thankful for this honour.”
Ahead of the screening, Kiran Rao spoke to reporters, sharing how deeply honored she felt that her film was chosen to be part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Supreme Court of India. She stated, “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.”
Rao also expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming response the film has received, saying, “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.”
Before the screening, Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan were spotted at the Supreme Court, where they attended a hearing. Aamir Khan, who was welcomed by Chief Justice Chandrachud, spent around 30 minutes observing the court’s proceedings from the front row. The Chief Justice jokingly remarked, “I don’t want a stampede in the court, but we welcome Mr Aamir Khan who is here for the screening of the film.”
The screening was attended by Supreme Court judges, their spouses, and members of the registry, taking place in the auditorium of the court’s administrative building complex. ‘Laapataa Ladies’, which explores the theme of gender equality, had earlier premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2023, where it received a standing ovation.
This screening at the Supreme Court was part of the activities organized to commemorate the 75th year of the establishment of the Supreme Court of India, making it a historic moment for the filmmakers and the Indian judiciary alike.
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