Lost Ladies
In 2001, somewhere in rural India, two young brides get accidentally swapped on a train. In the ensuing chaos, they both encounter a host of colourful characters, resulting in hilarious and unexpected consequences.
Directed by Kiran Rao · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 123 min · 2024
Director
Kiran Rao
Studio
Jio Studios / Aamir Khan Productions / Kindling Pictures
Release
2024-03-01
Runtime
123 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Full Plot
A young farmer's wedding night takes a disastrous turn when he mistakenly leaves his bride behind on a train. The woman, who has assumed a false identity to avoid social shame, finds herself caught up in the farmer's family and begins to form a connection with them. Meanwhile, her real identity is discovered by the police, leading to a surprising revelation about her past aspirations.
Cast & Characters
Phool
Nitanshi Goel
Jaya
Pratibha Ranta
Deepak Kumar
Sparsh Shrivastava
Yasoda
Geeta Agrawal Sharma
Chhotu, works at tea stall
Satendra Soni
Bablu, Deepak's nephew, Poonam's son
Abeer Jain
Pradeep Singh, Jaya's abusive husband
Bhaskar Jha
Gunjan, Deepak's friend, Jaya's admirer
Daood Hussain
Constable Dubey
Durgesh Kumar
Deepak's father
Pankaj Sharma
Constable Bela
Kanupriya Rishimum
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $600,000, Lost Ladies has grossed $3.0M worldwide — about 5.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Lost Ladies is Kiran Rao's second directorial venture after Dhobi Ghat?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-08
Did You Know that Aamir Khan discovered the story Two Brides by Biplab Goswami at a script writing competition in 2018?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-08
Did You Know that Laapataa Ladies was shot on location in Bamuliya and Dhamankheda villages in Madhya Pradesh?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-08
Did You Know that Laapataa Ladies premiered on Netflix on April 26, 2024?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-08
Critical Assessment
Lost Ladies holds 7.8/10 on TMDb (162 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.8/10 on TMDb (162 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lost Ladies good? What are critics saying?+
Lost Ladies holds 7.8/10 on TMDb (162 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Lost Ladies?+
Lost Ladies has a runtime of 123 min.
Who directed Lost Ladies?+
Lost Ladies was directed by Kiran Rao.
Where can I watch Lost Ladies?+
Lost Ladies is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Laapataa Ladies received generally positive reviews from critics. The film's balance of humor, performances, and message was praised by many reviewers, with some noting its ability to tackle feminist themes without being heavy-handed. Overall, opinions were largely favorable, with several critics awarding the film high scores.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
