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'Laapataa Ladies' Review: India's Oscar Entry Is a Feel-Good Dramedy

Story by Siddhant Adlakha

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India's Oscar hopeful 'Laapataa Ladies' is a feel-good dramedy that blends Bollywood's signature social messaging with a charming bridal switcheroo premise.

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Director Kiran Rao masterfully combines the literal and symbolic, delivering a crowd-pleasing film that tackles weighty issues with a light touch.
The movie boasts a broad, mass-appeal approach that may feel heavy-handed at times, but ultimately results in an entertaining, socially conscious story.

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Kiran Rao, Bollywood, Laapataa Ladies

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