India, Feb. 28 -- Heartland stories are fun and entertaining. More so when they set out to send a strong social message without being in-your-face, and instead are laced with subtle, organic humour. That's the idea behind Kiran Rao's latest directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies that serves a perfect treat, being high on content, comedy and conversations. (Also read: Laapataa Ladies to be considered for Oscars? Kiran Rao clarifies)

A stirring and heartwarming rural drama, the film is devoid of any melodramatic twists and turns that would take away from its simplicity. It's straightforward and focused at making a point without really hammering on the same thing or being repetitive. The dialect is what catches your attention from the word go...