Chhaya Kadam's film 'Laapataa Ladies' has been chosen as India's official Oscar entry, whereas her other film 'All We Imagine As Light' was excluded. Kadam expressed disappointment over the exclusion despite its Cannes success.

Detractors have questioned the all-male jury's decision and the Film Federation of India's controversial description of Indian women in their selection document. In response to this backlash, actor Chhaya Kadam,

Actor Chhaya Kadam, who played Manju Maai in 'Laapataa Ladies', has mixed feelings as her other film ‘All We Imagine As Light’ was not selected for the 2025 Oscars.

Chhaya Kadam gained recognition for her dance at the Cannes International Film Festival, where All We Imagine As Light won the Grand Prix. She also impressed in 'Madgaon Express' and as Manju Maai in 'Laapataa Ladies'.

Actor Chhaya Kadam, whose Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars next year, reacted to her other movie, All We Imagine As Light, not being chosen.

Actor Chhaya Kadam was certain that Laapataa Ladies would triumph over the other 28 titles in the race and emerge as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.

While Chhaya Kadam is elated over the selection of 'Laapataa Ladies' for oscars, she is disppointed as 'All We Imagine As Light' didn't cut.