Sometimes you have to lose your way
to find yourself.
SYNOPSIS
A late night mix-up on a train results in Deepak taking the wrong bride Jaya home, instead of his bride Phool. What ensues is a series of misadventures where the lost ladies encounter oddball characters with unexpected consequences. The journey home is one of immense discovery: about themselves, womanhood and life itself.
PRESS QUOTES
“Kiran Rao’s delightful comedy swings and wins.”
- INDIE WIRE
“Airtight script, great acting and impeccable craft.”
- THE FILM STAGE
“Keenly observed writing and heartfelt performances.”
- THE HINDU
“Aware and intelligent.”
- CINEMA EXPRESS
“Compelling, emotional and uplifting.”
- THE FILM BLOG
“In the realm of Shakespearean comedies.”
- THE GUARDIAN
“Shining beacon of arguably the hardest genre of film: The feel-good satire.”
- THE WIRE
“A whimsical, heartwarming ride through a martial comedy of errors.”
- CULTMTL
“Cheerful ode to sisterhood.”
- REDIFF.COM
“A joyride and a meaningful social commentary”
- COLLIDER
DIRECTOR
KIRAN RAO
Based in Mumbai, Kiran Rao is a filmmaker, producer, and writer. Her career began working as an assistant director on acclaimed films such as Lagaan (2001), nominated for an Academy Award, and Monsoon Wedding (2001), which received a Golden Globe nomination. These early experiences laid the foundation for her own directorial debut.
In 2010, Kiran directed her debut feature Dhobi Ghat (English title: Mumbai Diaries), a reflective and intimate exploration of urban lives in Mumbai. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received worldwide theatrical release in 2011, establishing Kiran as a director with a distinct voice.
Lost Ladies, which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival in 2023 and subsequently festivals like Jeonju International Film Festival and Shanghai International Film Festival among others, marks her second outing as a filmmaker. The film was released to critical and popular acclaim on 1st March 2024, and has been selected as India’s official entry to the 97th Academy Awards.
As a producer, Kiran has championed some of the most successful and critically praised Hindi films in recent years. Her credits include Dangal (2016), Peepli Live (2010), Delhi Belly (2011), and Secret Superstar (2017), films that have not only achieved critical acclaim but also major box-office success.
In addition to her work in film, Kiran is deeply committed to social issues. In 2016, she co-founded the Paani Foundation, a non-profit organisation working with farmers in Maharashtra, India, on drought prevention, watershed management, and sustainable agriculture.
VIDEOS
Q&A with Lost Ladies Director Kiran Rao and Producers Aamir Khan & Jyoti Deshpande at Princess Anne Theatre, BAFTA
Joel Edgerton in conversation with Kiran Rao on Lost Ladies
Alfonso Cuaron in conversation with Director Kiran Rao and Producer Jyoti Deshpande
Interview with Kiran Rao
An in-depth interview with director Kiran Rao by Faye D'souza.