Sachin Tendulkar praises Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies

Sachin Tendulkar recently watched Laapataa Ladies and shared his honest review of the Kiran Rao film.Her directorial venture, "Laapataa Ladies," supported by her former husband Aamir Khan's production house, has garnered acclaim from various celebrities including Sidharth Malhotra and Radhika Apte. Recently, Sachin Tendulkar also joined in praising the film, taking to social media to commend 'friends Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan,' labeling "Laapataa Ladies" as 'a must-watch for everyone'.

Sachin shared on X: “A big-hearted fable set in small-town India that speaks to one at so many levels. I loved Laapataa Ladies for its delightful story, powerhouse performances, and the subtlety with which it delivered important social messages so cleverly, without overt preaching. A must-watch for everyone, and trust me, you will laugh, cry, and rejoice with the characters as they find their destinies in the movie. A big congratulations to my friends Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan!”

Starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava in leading roles, the movie also features Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam, Durgesh Kumar, Satendra Soni, and Hemant Soni in important roles. Laapataa Ladies has been collectively backed by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, and Jyoti Deshpande.

Set in rural India in 2001, the film revolves around two young brides who become separated from their husbands during a train journey. The narrative unfolds as Ravi Kishan, portraying a police officer, takes it upon himself to investigate the case. Laapataa Ladies premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2023 and received a standing ovation at the festival.

Laapataa Ladies hit the Indian screens on March 1, and according to a report by Sacnilk.com, it amassed an estimated ₹8.75 crore nett at the domestic box office.