Kapil Sharma’s Zwigato gets a spot at Academy of Motion Picture library. Nandita Das says, ‘OTT platforms, are you reading this’

Kapil Sharma-starrer Zwigato has earned a spot at the Oscar library. The film is directed by Nandita Das.

Chennai | Updated: July 12, 2023 05:04 PM IST

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Kapil Sharma played the lead role in Zwigato. (Pic: Kapil/Instagram)

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Comedian Kapil Sharma surprised everyone and proved his mettle in acting with his previous film, Zwigato. After receiving heaps of praise from the audience and critics alike, Zwigato has now earned a spot in the permanent core collection of the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Produced by Applause Entertainment, Zwigato is directed by Nandita Das, who has co-written the film with Samir Patil. Though Zwigato wasn’t a hit at the box office, it received praise for the actor’s impactful performance and its unique storyline. Despite receiving positive reviews, Zwigato has still not been released on OTT. Nandita mentioned the same in her latest Instagram post and thanked the Academy.

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She wrote, “I was most surprised and delighted to receive an email from the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (The Oscars!) about wanting the script of Zwigato for their Permanent Core Collection. It is a happy reminder that the film is relevant and glad we made it. I believe only when stories are authentic and rooted in their own contexts, they transcend cultures and borders and become part of world cinema. I am glad that it will be available in the library for students, filmmakers and writers. The overwhelming response that we have got for Zwigato from both audiences and critics has opened unexpected doors such as this. Hope OTT platforms are reading this! I think it’s time to give the audience the opportunity to see Zwigato. Thank you Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for this honour!”

Kapil also took to Instagram to thank the Academy. He wrote, “Thank you Academy for this honour. #Gratitude #Oscar.”

Kapil shared a poster of Zwigato as his Instagram story and thanked the Academy.

Zwigato debuted at the Toronto Worldwide Film Celebration in 2022. It was theatrically released on 17 March 2023. The film revolves around the life of a man who takes up a gig as a delivery partner for a food delivery app, Zwigato, after losing his job as a floor manager of a factory due to Covid.

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