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Kiran Rao, Director Of India’s Oscar Entry ‘Lost Ladies’, Talks Awards Race & The 13-Year Journey To Making Her Second Film

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After a 13-year hiatus, acclaimed Indian director Kiran Rao returns with 'Lost Ladies', India's official Oscar submission, opening up on the awards race and her journey back to filmmaking.
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  • Kiran Rao's 'Lost Ladies' has been selected as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film race at the Oscars, putting the director back in the global awards spotlight.
  • Rao, who last directed in 2011, opened up about the 13-year journey to make her second film, citing creative struggles and a desire to 'live life' before returning to the director's chair.
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