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Aamir Kahan's much accalaimed Taare Zameen Par is now India's official entry to the Oscars.

Taare Zameen Par or Tingya8230; What8217;s your choice for the Oscars?

Aamir Kahan8217;s much accalaimed Taare Zameen Par is now India8217;s official entry to the Oscars. But Mangesh Hadawale8217;s Tingya, a story of the relationship between a little boy and his bull amid the issue of farmer suicides in Maharashtra, is also getting ready to woo the nominations with producer Ravi Rai having decided to take his film as an independent entry. Here8217;s asking a cross section of people which film stands a better chance at the awards.

Milind Soman
actor
Well that8217;s a tough question! I8217;ve seen both Tingya and Taare Zameen Par and I feel both are crafted equally well and cannot be compared on any terms be it acting, directing or story. Both films involve intense human emotions. It all depends on the jury this year and what they are looking for in international cinema. As both the films are going for the foreign language film category, I wish both would get nominated, as they are in different languages.

Suparna Gangal
short film director
I think Taare Zameen Par is the stronger contender. It had the best chance to be nominated. The story of Taare Zameen Par is intense and the content is superb. It can touch the heart of any individual irrespective of age and place. Besides, when you take a film abroad promotions play a very important role, and Aamir Khan has taken his films there earlier; this is his third time so he knows how to go about with things.

Ishani Nirgudkar
executive
I think subject wise both the films are brilliant. I have seen both the films and the two of them have a message to give to its audience. As Tingya deals with the grave reality of agrarian issues of Maharashtra, Taare Zameen Par tells a story of a boy who8217;s parents just want him to get good grades. Taare Zameen Par deals with a much common problem. This film gives a message to the parents as well as the education system. Also, Aamir Khan who is a better-known face at the international level. This being his third time at Oscars he would know better on how to do promotions for his film. So I feel it has a better chance.

Chandrashekar Joshi
film research officer, FTII
Taare Zameen Par has a better chance at the awards not only because of its story line but also the treatment of production. Besides, the subject has been portrayed beautifully. Tingya is also a very good film but Taare Zameen Par appeals to everyone. The International audience and the Oscar jury would not only see the technical excellence and expertise but will also see how deep rooted is the subject in the respective country and would also relate it to their criteria.

Abhijeet Khandkekar
media person
If we see technically, the Indian jury selected Taare Zameen Par over Tingya due to technical finesse and I think we should trust the experts as they are judging as to what would appeal the international audience and for the benefit of Indian film industry. I have seen both the films and both are very good subject wise. Although both have been created very beautifully, I feel Taare Zameen Par has a universal appeal, as the subject is not restricted to any area or zone.

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Namrata Dhotre
student
I think Tingya should win. If the entry is going from India, and if the nation has to be depicted in its true sense then I think the essence of its life, people and culture must find representation in the film. Taking this into consideration Tingya definitely has an upper hand.

Ankush Chowdhary
actor
It is difficult to comment as both the films are extremely well made. As both deal with different subjects they can8217;t be judged from a particular point. I think both have an equal chance as they have left a very good impact on the audience.