Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao recently kicked off the campaign for their film Laapataa Ladies at the 2025 Oscars with a vibrant celebration in New York. The couple visited The Bungalow, an Indian restaurant owned by renowned chef Vikas Khanna, where they indulged in the restaurant’s signature cuisine. Several photos and videos from their visit have gone viral on social media.

In one video, Aamir engages in a conversation with a young chef named Mysha, while Vikas Khanna remarks that the dishes were prepared with love. Another video shows Aamir enjoying golgappas, delighting in the flavors of the traditional Indian dish. Vikas also shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, where he referred to Aamir and Mysha as his "two favourite people" and expressed his admiration for the couple’s work and generosity. He also sent his best wishes for the Oscars campaign, praising Kiran Rao’s artistry and Aamir Khan’s kindness.

Kiran Rao shared a joyful selfie with Vikas Khanna on her Instagram stories during the celebration.

Laapataa Ladies, Kiran’s comedy film that carries a meaningful social message, was selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars. The film, which stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, and Chhaya Kadam, was announced as India's official submission for the Oscars in September.

On November 12, the team unveiled a new poster for the film, which highlighted its international title change, with the Hindi term Laapataa being translated to Lost for global audiences. The film has been garnering attention as it aims for an Academy Award nomination in the upcoming 97th Academy Awards.