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Fadnavis Expresses Disappointment Over Ramayana's Oscar Bid
✍️ India Today
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 02:37 PM
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Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said he would feel disappointed if the epic film Ramayana fails to secure an Oscar.
Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis voiced his disappointment over the possibility of the epic film Ramayana not winning an Oscar. The statement was made during an interview with India Today, where Fadnavis highlighted his personal support for the film.
Fadnavis, who served as chief minister from 2014 to 2019, has long been a vocal advocate for Indian cinema on the international stage. He noted that a win would bring pride not only to the filmmakers but also to the nation.
While the film’s Oscar campaign has been a topic of discussion among critics and audiences alike, Fadnavis’s comment underscores the broader cultural significance that many Indian leaders attach to international recognition of Indian art.
The statement has sparked conversations about the role of political figures in promoting cultural exports and the impact such endorsements can have on a film’s global visibility.
Fadnavis, who served as chief minister from 2014 to 2019, has long been a vocal advocate for Indian cinema on the international stage. He noted that a win would bring pride not only to the filmmakers but also to the nation.
While the film’s Oscar campaign has been a topic of discussion among critics and audiences alike, Fadnavis’s comment underscores the broader cultural significance that many Indian leaders attach to international recognition of Indian art.
The statement has sparked conversations about the role of political figures in promoting cultural exports and the impact such endorsements can have on a film’s global visibility.