Podcast | Beyond Clichés: Why 'Laapataa Ladies' Works as a 'Small-Town' Film

'Laapataa Ladies' stands out as a 'small-town' film, thanks to its nuanced characters and meticulous writing.

In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about 'Laapataa Ladies'.

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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', I talk about the Kiran Rao directed 'Laapataa Ladies', starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film talks about the chaos that ensues after brides get exchanged in a comedy of errors.

Let me dive deep into the screenplay of the film, and try to break down what decisions led to this film working over other 'small-town' films, which don't generate as much excitement as their starting premise. From nuanced character development to a meticulous approach of setups and payoffs, 'Laapataa Ladies' is a masterclass in cinematic writing.