Dhurandhar Not Chosen as India’s Oscar Entry, Main Vaapas Aaunga Considered
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Film Federation of India’s jury explained that Ranveer Singh’s espionage drama Dhurandhar was not selected as the country’s official submission for the 99th Academy Awards. Instead, the committee considered the Marathi film Main Vaapas Aaunga for the nomination. The decision was made after reviewing the films’ artistic and technical merits, with the panel noting that Dhurandhar did not meet the criteria for “Oscar material.”
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Indian Express, Deccan Herald
Sources
- Dhurandhar wasn’t ‘Oscar material’, Main Vaapas Aaunga was in the running: jury member — Indian Express (center)
- FFI Jury reveals why Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar' lost Oscar entry to Marathi film 'Gondhal' — Deccan Herald (center)