Parijat Ghosh 
No one ever saw it coming when an Aamir Khan film took Indian Cinema to its peak. And, he was not even present in the movie. You guessed it right. We are talking about Laapataa Ladies, the sensational 2024 film that had us smiling ear to ear. The most potent factor of Laapataa Ladies is its raw nature. Village, swapped brides, one happy to be a wife, the other wanting freedom in society. It holds innocence, love, and simplicity in a way that makes you think how life is the best thing that happens to all of us. Here are 5 movies that hold out on that simplicity that Laapataa Ladies depicts.
1. Peepli Live (2010)
On paper, this satirical drama might seem heavy, but it’s full of oddball humour. After a suicide joke goes wrong, two farmers from a poor village are entangled in the media and political tangle. The same innocence that makes Laapataa Ladies so charming is hidden beneath the satire. In addition to laughing, you sympathise with the characters because they are merely attempting to survive in a larger world than themselves.
2. Newton (2017)
As Newton, a government clerk who is committed to holding free elections in a far-flung village, Rajkummar Rao excels. His quiet battle against corruption is admirable, and his sincerity is almost childlike. This film’s simplicity is its charm; like Laapataa Ladies, it demonstrates how even tiny acts of candour and optimism can have a profound impact.
3. Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)
This movie, which is set in Haridwar in the 1990s, is about an arranged marriage between a strong, intelligent woman who doesn’t fit the “ideal” bride-type and a shy, insecure man. It’s hilarious, awkward, and very endearing. The relationship develops in the most surprising ways over time. It honours the beauty of flawed individuals finding strength in one another, much like Laapataa Ladies.
4. Nil Battey Sannata (2015)
This is one hell of a Laapataa Ladies 2.0. It centres on a maid who aspires to provide a better life for her daughter. The mother sets an example by enrolling her daughter in the same school when she loses interest in her studies. It is incredibly touching because of the purity of pursuing dreams, the mother-daughter bond, and the humour in commonplace hardships. Its optimistic vibe will immediately resonate with Laapataa Ladies fans.
5. Sairat (2016)
This Marathi sensation is about two young lovers from disparate backgrounds. Their love is pure, full of fun times and youthful music. As the narrative progresses, however, it also reveals the harsh realities that put their relationship to the test. Like Laapataa Ladies, it blends truth and sweetness, leaving you feeling touched and reflected.
Every one of these films honours everyday existence. They convey innocence, humour, and the understated beauty of interpersonal relationships. Like the Laapataa Ladies, they don’t rely on extravagant drama or big-city glitz. Rather, they serve as a reminder that the most heartwarming stories come out of the day-to-day lives of common people.
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