Anurag Kashyap Says India Picks ‘Wrong Films’ for Oscars, Gondhal Director Hits Back: ‘Watch It Before Passing Verdict’
Santosh Davakhar said critics should see the Marathi film first, after Anurag Kashyap questioned India’s Oscar selection process.
- India has selected the Marathi film Gondhal, written by Santosh Davakhar, as its official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming Oscars, joining previous entries like Homeland and Laapataa Ladies.
- Vivek Vaswani, a member of the 14-person Film Federation of India jury, said the panel received 'very clear instructions' to select a film representing Indian culture with global appeal, which led to Gondhal's selection.
- While Angh secured 11 of 14 votes, the panel rejected filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga due to its India-Pakistan storyline, fearing it would not resonate with American audiences.
- Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap criticized the selection process, alleging the FFI 'messed it up' by deliberately excluding strong contenders like The Lunchbox and claiming the process is affected by 'too much politics.'
- To improve future Oscar prospects, Kashyap suggested the National Film Development Corporation must prioritize pushing films toward international festivals and American distributors, arguing that without such exposure, advertising budgets are wasted.
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‘Gondhal’ Director Santosh Davakhar Reacts After Anurag Kashyap Slams India’s Oscar Picks | 🎥 LatestLY
Anurag Kashyap sparks fresh controversy by calling India's Oscar selections 'absolutely wrong', citing 'The Lunchbox' and 'All We Imagine As Light'. 'Gondhal' director Santosh Davakhar hits back, urging audiences to watch his Marathi psychological thriller before judgment, following its selection as India's official Oscar 2027 entry. 🎥 ‘Gondhal’ Director Santosh Davakhar Reacts After Anurag Kashyap Slams India’s Oscar Picks.
The Marathi film Gondhal has been selected as India's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, but Anurag Kashyap has called it a misplaced choice. The director has responded to his comments.
‘Gondhal’ director Santosh Davakhar responds to Anurag Kashyap’s Oscar selection remark: ‘Please watch before passing a verdict’
Santosh Davakhar responded to Anurag Kashyap's comments regarding India's Oscar selection process, specifically referencing his film 'Gondhal'. He remembered their meeting and pointed out that the film is yet to have a public screening. Davakhar encouraged audiences to experience 'Gondhal' before drawing conclusions about its Oscar contention, stressing its cultural relevance and the importance of representing India on an international stage.
Gondhal director hits back at Anurag Kashyap's criticism of India's Oscar entries
Santosh Davakhar has responded to Anurag Kashyap’s remarks on India’s Oscar selection process by urging audiences to watch Gondhal before judging it. The exchange has renewed attention on the film’s limited visibility and the wider debate over India’s awards choices.
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