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Gondhal director Santosh Davakhar responded to Anurag Kashyap's criticism of the film's selection as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards.

‘Haven’t watched it’: Gondhal director hits back at Anurag Kashyap over Oscar selection row

September 24, 2026 2:03 pm

Director Santosh Davakhar has responded to Anurag Kashyap's public questioning of India's decision to send Gondhal as its official Oscar entry.

Hanuman Ansh missed deadline for India's Oscar entry, says producer: 'We're a small team'

September 12, 2026 6:27 pm

Hanuman Ansh producer Namrata Singh says the team missed the Oscar submission deadline as it was busy with the film's Telugu dubbing and release.

Homebound is India's entry for Oscars 2026

‘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.

Laapataa Ladies is the official selection for Oscars 2025 from India.

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'.