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‘Homebound’ wraps harsh truths of our times in a moving tale of friendship
September 29, 2025 9:11 am
Even as the Neeraj Ghaywan-directed ‘Homebound’ explores the fault-lines in the society and darkest hours of present-day India, the movie lets hope permeate the narrative
Through this story of friendship (between a Dalit and a Muslim boy), we can talk about the heart of our country, says Neeraj Ghaywan, writer-director of Homebound, India's official Oscar entry
September 22, 2025 5:45 pm
Homebound — which chronicles the friendship and struggles of Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), a Dalit, and Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter), a Muslim, who are determined to beat the odds to lead a better life — had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 under the Un Certain Regard section.
After Laapataa Ladies is announced as India's official entry to Oscars, makers of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar claim the film is 'official' submission
September 25, 2024 4:01 pm
Makers of actor Randeep Hooda led biopic SwatantryaVeer Savarkar claimed that the film was 'officially submitted for the Oscars' and thanked the FFI for the 'remarkable appreciation'.
With ‘Laapataa Ladies’ as India’s official Oscars entry, here’s how the selection works
September 25, 2024 10:42 am
The Film Federation of India selects India’s official entry to the Oscars. What is the body and how does it make the choice? Why has it come under criticism of late?
Oscars 2024 Live Streaming: When and where to watch the 96th Academy Awards in India
March 09, 2024 5:42 pm
96th Academy Awards, Oscars 2024 Live Streaming: The Oscars will be telecast in India on the morning of March 11.
Oscars announce new award for casting directors
February 09, 2024 7:16 pm
The Academy Award for Achievement in Casting will be introduced to the Oscars beginning with the 98th edition that will honour the films released in 2025.
Chhello Show actor Bhavin Rabari: ‘I miss my home, my cattle, the food my mother cooks’
October 11, 2022 3:26 pm
Bhavin Rabari, the child actor from Chhello Show, discusses what his film going for Oscars means to him. He also shares how his life was in his village in Gujarat, before he acted in the film.
Chhello Show actor Rahul Koli dies at 10 after fight against leukemia
October 11, 2022 11:48 am
Ten-year-old actor Rahul Koli, who played a significant role in India's Oscars entry Chhello Show, passed away after a fight against leukemia.
From Saurashtra to LA: ‘Chhello Show’ is India’s entry for Oscars
September 21, 2022 2:57 am
The announcement came on Tuesday, ahead of the Gujarati-language movie's release in cinema halls in India on October 14.
Notes of a Dream: Here's what happened on the night AR Rahman won an Oscar
November 15, 2018 1:02 pm
From being compelled to shoulder the responsibilities of his household at a tender age to walking upto the stage and collecting an Oscar in 2011, Rahman's story was waiting to be told.
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