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Anurag Kashyap slams India's Oscar picks, Gondhal director urges viewers to watch first
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 03:48 AM
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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap criticised the selection of Indian entries for the Oscars, calling them unsuitable, while the director of the film 'Gondhal' responded, urging audiences to watch the movie before judging.
Anurag Kashyap, a veteran Indian filmmaker, publicly voiced disappointment with the movies India has submitted for the Academy Awards, saying they fail to showcase the nation's cinematic strengths.
In a recent media interaction, Kashyap argued that the selection committee repeatedly favors titles that lack depth and global appeal, which he believes diminishes India's chances of earning a nomination.
The director of the newly released film "Gondhal" replied on social media, urging critics and viewers to watch the film in full before passing judgment, and defended the creative decisions behind the project.
The exchange underscores a broader debate within the Indian film community about the criteria for Oscar submissions and the balance between artistic merit and commercial considerations.
In a recent media interaction, Kashyap argued that the selection committee repeatedly favors titles that lack depth and global appeal, which he believes diminishes India's chances of earning a nomination.
The director of the newly released film "Gondhal" replied on social media, urging critics and viewers to watch the film in full before passing judgment, and defended the creative decisions behind the project.
The exchange underscores a broader debate within the Indian film community about the criteria for Oscar submissions and the balance between artistic merit and commercial considerations.