Renowned Bollywood luminary Janhvi Kapoor recently conveyed her profound admiration for Kiran Rao’s latest directorial masterpiece, Laapataa Ladies, via her Instagram platform. The cinematic opus graced theaters on March 1, 2024, followed by a digital debut on April 26. Its narrative intricacy and stellar performances have garnered widespread acclaim.

In her Instagram homage, Janhvi extolled the stellar performances of the ensemble cast, comprising Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, and Ravi Kishan, highlighting their individual prowess and contributions to the cinematic narrative. She lauded Kiran Rao’s directorial prowess, heralding the film as a “magnificent work of art” and deeming it “exceptional” due to its enigmatic storyline and remarkable performances.

Her narrative exclamation was thus: “Pratibha Santa, your serene fortitude; Nitanshi Singh, your purity and radiant countenance; Sparsh Srivastava, your candor and disarming wit!!! Congratulations to you and Kiran Rao, madam, for crafting such a magnificent work of art. Such a singular cinematic experience, and such exceptional performances.”

For the uninitiated, Laapataa Ladies is an adaptation of Biplab Goswami’s revered literary creation that transports audiences to rural India circa 2001. The narrative commences with the accidental exchange of two brides during a train journey, leading to a labyrinth of plot twists and turns as their respective spouses embark on a quest to retrieve their intended partners. The film left an indelible mark on the global stage, eliciting a standing ovation at the prestigious 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.

Regarding Janhvi, the luminary who captivated audiences with her debut in Dhadak, is presently gearing up for the premiere of her forthcoming cinematic venture, Mr. and Mrs. Mahi, helmed by Sharan Sharma. The film, featuring Rajkummar Rao alongside her, is slated for release on May 31, 2024. This collaboration marks their second cinematic endeavor following the horror-comedy Roohi.